GoTrailBlazers

Check this out! I just heard about this!!!!

The Trail Blazers are going to be holding a public celebration on Monday morning to honor Joel's decision to return to Portland. The celebration will be at 10:45a alongside the Willamette River on the Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade at the Salmon Street entrance. Joel and his wife Noelle will be the guests of honor and the blazers are going to then offically announce his decision to sign the five-year contract.

It's_GO_Time

Well he says he came back because he loves the city and the fans. Some of us spend a lot of time on this board and most of us appreciate players that show some dedication to the organization. Channel that enegry into something taht shows in the community.

I'm putting a plug in that anyone who has time or can make time, let's show him he made the right decision. Not just attend but be vocal and get others (like significant others) out there with you.

Let's make a difference!

Pain5155

WOW!!! This is the first time ive heard of a guy getting a celebration for resigning when he averages more rebounds then points.

SheedSoNasty

Chicago's not having one for Big Ben?

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It's_GO_Time

Yea, Blazer fans can be fanatic around these parts . . . it's fun, you guys should try it up there some time.

GoTrailBlazers

Yeah. I'd like to support Joel, especially since he has made it a point to verbally state numberous times how much he likes and enjoys our city. He enjoys the community and I appeciate that.

Captain Chaos

What a class act by the Blazer organization...a very nice touch. I wonder if a nice story will make the Oregonian? I doubt it.

maxiep

It absolutely will. The headline will be: "Cheap Blazers force Przybilla to sign contract near train tracks and I-5"

marcola-native

I would go in a second if I didn't live on the east coast!!

I hope the turn out is great he deserves it!

mediocre man

He actually said he came back because Chicago signed Wallace. he also said that he's very glad he didn't have to make a choice between Portland and Chicago.



You betcha, what a hero

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maxiep

This is one of those times where both sides win. Joel gets to wrap himself in the loyalty flag, knowing full well he stayed for the money. Of course if Chicago offered him even the same deal, he'd be signing his contract in the middle of Grant Park right now. But let's all pretend that Joel is a great guy for turning down Detroit and SA--denial is more than just a river in Egypt.

I, for one, look forward to him laying down the law on the team. He may not be the highest-paid Blazer, but he shares the longest contract with Zach. I expect Joel to be more assertive and take ownership of this team. Zach's a follower and will hopefully fall in line.

mediocre man

Let's hope you're right maxie.

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Foulzilla

I still don't understand why people seem to look down on the fact that players tend to go where they are offered money. Most people will have no trouble taking a new job primarily because it pays more (of course, there are usually many other factors that go into the decision, but I don't think it's resonable to expect the money to not be a factor). Why should we hold NBA players to a higher standard.

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Samuel

Yeah you do.