Good news for fans of the Vanilla Gorilla
Przybilla, who has established himself as one of the NBA’s premier defensive centers – he is an outstanding shot-blocker and help defender – realizes NBA teams are probably concerned about his health.
Przybilla has twice undergone surgery for a ruptured patella tendon and had some minor, clean-up surgery in April.
Przybilla’s knee issues limited him to only 36 games last season with Charlotte and Portland. But the 31-year-old Przybilla said his knee is substantially better now.
“Last season it was probably about 50 percent,” Przybilla said. “I never said anything about that or complained about it. I just went out and played.
“I would say it’s 90 percent now. If I didn’t think my knee was fine, I wouldn’t give this another chance.” Read the rest of this entry »
