Joel Przybilla (born October 10, 1979) is an American professional basketball player. A 7'1" (2.16 m) center of Polish and German descent, he currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA. His nicknames include the "The Thrilla", "Vanilla Gorilla", "White Kong", "Joel Daddy", "Ghostface Przybilla" and "Joel Dolla-Dolla-Billa".

Przybilla was born in Monticello, Minnesota, and attended Monticello High School, where he was coached by Max LaVelle of the Monticello Magic.

He played two seasons at the University of Minnesota. He left Minnesota during the middle of his sophomore season due to differences with first-year coach Dan Monson.