Joel Przybilla is a retired American professional basketball player who played as a center in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was born on October 10, 1979, in Monticello, Minnesota, and attended the University of Minnesota. Przybilla was known for his defensive skills, shot-blocking ability, and rebounding.
Przybilla was selected by the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2000 NBA draft but was immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. He played for the Bucks for two seasons before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2002. However, he did not play for the Hawks and was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in 2004.
Przybilla played for the Trail Blazers for six seasons and was a key player for the team. He was known for his toughness and physicality on the court, and his ability to defend the rim. He was also a solid rebounder and averaged 7.3 rebounds per game during his time with the Trail Blazers.
In 2010, Przybilla was traded to the Charlotte Bobcats, but he only played in 15 games for the team before being traded back to the Trail Blazers. He played for the Trail Blazers for one more season before signing with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2012. He played in 19 games for the Bucks before being waived in 2013.
Throughout his career, Przybilla was known for his durability and toughness. He suffered several injuries during his career, including a ruptured patella tendon in 2009, but he always managed to bounce back and continue playing. He was also known for his work ethic and professionalism, and he was respected by his teammates and coaches.
Przybilla retired from the NBA in 2013 after playing for 13 seasons. He finished his career with averages of 4.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game. He was never a star player, but he was a solid contributor and a valuable member of every team he played for.
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