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Joel Przybilla (born October 10, 1979) is an American professional basketball player. A 7'1" (2.16 m) center of Polish and German descent, he currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. His nicknames include "The Vanilla Gorilla" and "The Thrilla'." Przybilla was born in Monticello, Minnesota, and attended Monticello High School, where he was coached by Max LaVelle of the Monticello Magic. He played two seasons at the University of Minnesota. He left Minnesota during the middle of his sophomore season. Przybilla was the 9th overall selection in the 2000 NBA Draft, chosen by the Houston Rockets, but traded the same day to the Milwaukee Bucks for their first round pick, Jason Collier and a future first round pick.




You be the Blazers GM: Joel Przybilla

By: Blazers Blog

4May2012

The 32-year-old Przybilla heads into the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and will take a wait-and-see approach to picking a team.

You be the Blazers GM: Our panel weighs in on Joel Przybilla

By: Blazers Blog

4May2012

Jason Quick: It would really benefit (the Blazers) if they were able to bring him back.

Trail Blazers center Joel Przybilla on his season and what's next (video)

By: Blazers Blog

29Apr2012

Przybilla, who signed with the Blazers in February, called this season one of the "most enjoyable years" of his career.

Memphis vs. Portland – 4/21/12

By: 3 Shades of Blue

21Apr2012

Who: Memphis Grizzlies vs. Portland Trailblazers When: 7:00 pm CST Where: FedExForum, Memphis, TN Records: Memphis Grizzlies (38-25), Portland (28-35) Expected Starting Lineups: Memphis – Mike Conley, Tony Allen, Rudy Gay, Marreese Speights, Ma...

Short-handed Trail Blazers excited to test selves against teams battling for playoff spots

By: Blazers Blog

20Apr2012

The team will not have Joel Przybilla and Raymond Felton against Memphis.

CK Press Box Report: Kings 104, Trail Blazers 103

By: Cowbell Kingdom

15Apr2012

Amidst uncertainty regarding the franchise's future, the Sacramento Kings snap a seven-game losing streak with a home victory.

Game 61 Preview: Kings vs. Trail Blazers

By: Cowbell Kingdom

15Apr2012

Previewing today's Sacramento Kings game versus the Portland Trailblazers.

LaMarcus Aldridge's backup, J.J. Hickson, is becoming a nice sidekick

By: Blazers Blog

5Apr2012

The Blazers claimed Hickson off of waivers to backup Aldridge, but the two are complimenting each other nicely when playing side by side.

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