Well, with three 20-pt scorers in the starting line-up already (Millsap, Jefferson and Deron), I think the feeling was that Bell could start and play limited minutes, providing some toughness, ball-handling and an occasional outside shot when needed. Besides, who else was there? Sloan needed someone off the bench to take shots, hence CJ as the 6th man. Hayward was just turrible the first half of the season; he didn't know the plays and couldn't shoot. Price? Umm, yeah. Sloan must have been doing something right; the Jazz started off at 27-13. Then a little adversity hit, Deron couldn't handle it and threw his hissy fits and the team spiraled out of control.
Raja certainly looks a lot healthier and his shot has returned - at least for the scrimmage. If Corbin starts Harris, Jefferson, Millsap and Hayward (at SF), then I could see Raja getting 6-8 mins to open the 1st and 3rd quarters. That's 4 scorers and a seasoned vet who won't pout when he doesn't get a lot of touches. Then CJ and Memo are the shooters with the 2nd unit, with Burks driving the lane and dishing to Favors inside, all directed by another vet in Watson. And I haven't even included Howard. He could be a real wild card, especially if it looks like he can return to starting form.
