When Joel Anthony was acquired in exchange for Will Bynum prior to the start of last season, it was seen as a move that wasn't going to rock the boat either way, with most dismissing the soft-spoken Canadian big man as a one-year insurance policy after Aaron Gray was forced into early retirement due to a cardiac episode. Slowly but surely, however, the UNLV product carved himself a spot on the roster and in the fanbase's hearts with his stellar work ethic, professionalism and strong play. Appearing in 49 games for an average of 8.