OFFICIAL Raja Bell Appreciation Thread...
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Weezur
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Wow, I don't have warm feeling towards Raja Bell but some of you guys are just a bunch of ungrateful arrogant fair weather fans.
It's mainstream on this board to **** on player X and everyone is jumping on him because crowd don't like him atm.
Who are you going to crucify next?
It's mainstream on this board to **** on player X and everyone is jumping on him because crowd don't like him atm.
Who are you going to crucify next?
Hitman
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I remember when he was an unrestricted free agent and promised he would resign with the Jazz.
Then the Suns knocked on his door at 12:01 am and he signed with them. And then said that Phoenix was the first team on his list. And then said something about how the Jazz had disrespected him by not knocking on his door at 12:01 and making him feel wanted.
I've thought of him as a back-stabbing two-faced bull-artist ever since, and this time I'm glad to see the back of him.
Then the Suns knocked on his door at 12:01 am and he signed with them. And then said that Phoenix was the first team on his list. And then said something about how the Jazz had disrespected him by not knocking on his door at 12:01 and making him feel wanted.
I've thought of him as a back-stabbing two-faced bull-artist ever since, and this time I'm glad to see the back of him.
PearlWatson
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The Jazz player hotness factor just decreased.
t.work
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HipHopAnonymous
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I realize this is a circlejerk, but wow are Jazz fans some bitter folks.
We also enjoy Italian food, romantic comedies, and long walks on the beach.
and poking dead things with sticks.
Raja owes much of his career success and longevity to Utah, as he went from a less than 3-point average during his first 3 seasons to an 11-point scorer. He was a strong rotation players for the Jazz from 03-05, and followed that with some strong years in Phoenix. Not too many undrafted guys play 12+ year careers in the NBA and he deserves admiration for that and appreciation for his first stint with the team.
The second stint was a major mistake for both sides. The starting two guard should be someone that can create their own shot. Utah needed a two-guard who could play defense and offense, or at least had some youth and potential. It could have been Matthews, Shannon Brown, or even Ronnie Brewer. A 35-year-old who peaked in 06-07' was not the solution at the 2 for a young franchise, looking to become a power in the West and keep its franchise player happy. Bell belonged with a team that was ready to win and title and maybe he will be there. Raja's second go around was one of KOC's biggest mistakes as a GM, as it inadvertently ended the progress that Utah had made to that point and started the hopeful period of rebuilding. I hope he signs onto Miami, LA, SA, or Boston and has a shot to play 10-minutes a game or less and win a title.
The second stint was a major mistake for both sides. The starting two guard should be someone that can create their own shot. Utah needed a two-guard who could play defense and offense, or at least had some youth and potential. It could have been Matthews, Shannon Brown, or even Ronnie Brewer. A 35-year-old who peaked in 06-07' was not the solution at the 2 for a young franchise, looking to become a power in the West and keep its franchise player happy. Bell belonged with a team that was ready to win and title and maybe he will be there. Raja's second go around was one of KOC's biggest mistakes as a GM, as it inadvertently ended the progress that Utah had made to that point and started the hopeful period of rebuilding. I hope he signs onto Miami, LA, SA, or Boston and has a shot to play 10-minutes a game or less and win a title.