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He never has been and never will be an All-Star, but in his own way Joel Przybilla played a role in the revival of the Trail Blazers.
Following the 2005-06 season, with the Blazers coming off a 21-61 record that was the worst in the league, Przybilla was a free agent and agreed to re-sign with Portland. It was a generous contract, sure, but Przybilla’s commitment to the club also was symbolic, signalling that the franchise was headed in the right direction.
Five years later, Talking Points wishes Przybilla well in the wake of the trade that has sent him to Charlotte.