Should the Jazz go after Raja Bell?

[VINYLONE]

Simple question. Kid still has some game in him...I mean, hell, Kobe is meeting with him today. If he's good enough for Kobe, he's good enough for the Jazz.

What say you?

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

Yes just to piss off Kobe though

 

[Archie Moses]

Raja is something like 36 and coming off of wrist surgery, I believe. I would rather have cow bells and vuvuzelas.

 

[ekimebirt]

I was wondering if he might provide some veteran leadership

 

[Darkwing Duck]

He's not nearly the player he was for the Jazz when he was here. Easy pass for me.

 

[Stifle Tower]

Raja has two skills left:
1) Put out his arm and clothesline an opponent
2) Stand at the 3-pt line wavign his arms for the ball.

There was a time he was a decent defender. But that was a good step ago, and he's probably lost even more post-injury.

No thanks.

 

[YB85]

He'd be a welcome player with all the good feelings that were felt when he left. He'd also be a great locker room presence and spokesman for the team. I'm sure he'd give the Jazz first opportunity at signing him.

 

[TheMulletMutilator]

He is 34 I believe. I still am not too sure I would want him. What would he cost first of all?

 

[billyshelby]

The primary advantage I can think of to getting Bell is the fact he'd probably sign a one year deal. KOC might not want to marry himself to the Brewers or Browns in 3/4 year deals. Bell then becomes the capable stopgap allowing for more flexibility going forward to get a better longterm fit. Ironically, I think last year's injury probably helps him. A year off for a guy his age is good for the body. It's not my favorite move, but I could live with it.

 

[YB85]

What would he cost first of all?

Playing time for The Deacon, trouble in the locker room, and maybe a couple of wins.

 

[TheMulletMutilator]

Playing time for The Deacon, trouble in the locker room, and maybe a couple of wins.

It won't really matter. LA might have the first and only crack at him. I am going to be happy if we get Brown to tell you the truth.

 

[Darkwing Duck]

The primary advantage I can think of to getting Bell is the fact he'd probably sign a one year deal. KOC might not want to marry himself to the Brewers or Browns in 3/4 year deals. Bell then becomes the capable stopgap allowing for more flexibility going forward to get a better longterm fit. Ironically, I think last year's injury probably helps him. A year off for a guy his age is good for the body. It's not my favorite move, but I could live with it.

There's value in that. I wasn't thinking about a one year contract. I still wouldn't be fond of it, though.