Unknown basketball player about to hit the big time, signing up with NBA

This week, Cezary Trybanski could become the first Pole in the elite N ational Basketball Association, signing a contract with the Memphis Gr izzlies. The 2.17 meter tall center appears to be very close to the co ntract, with several other teams interested in him as well. Memphis general manager Jerry West told fans that Trybanski could really help the team this season. Such words from West are a major compliment, as he is widely p erceived as one of the top executives in the game, responsible for landing the super-duo of Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant by the Los Angeles Lakers. Interestingly enough, 23 year-old Trybanski was not a big star playing for MKS Pruszkow last season, and had never been pursued by foreign teams. However, for the past few weeks he has attracted interest from many teams, mainly due to his size, impressive even by NBA standards. (Gazeta Wyborcza, July 20-21, p. 34) T.J.