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Joel Freeland: The One Big Man Portland Needs But Can't Seem To Get

Found November 30, 2011 on Beyond the Beat: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Joel Freeland,  LaMarcus Aldridge,  Greg Oden,  Marcus Camby
TEAMS: Portland Trail Blazers

In the coming weeks before the NBA tips off their revised post-lockout schedule, you’re bound to hear a number of names associated with the Portland Trail Blazers as they attempt to secure their frontline. A free-agent shortlist is already circulating featuring Carl Landry and Chuck Hayes among others. But there is one name that’s been associated with Portland during past offseasons that may be soon forgotten in the Blazers future big man plans altogether: Joel Freeland. Portland still holds the rights to Freeland after selecting the 6-foot-11 power forward and center 30th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft. Since proceeding to stash him in Europe for developmental purposes, Freeland’s played for Gran Canaria of the Spanish ACB League, before signing with the Spanish Euroleague team Unicaja Malaga in 2009. After leading Unicaja in scoring last season and being named to the All-ACB team, Freeland leads the team in scoring (14.5 points per game) and rebounding (7.4 rebounds per game) ...
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