Raja Bell talks about coming back to the Jazz

by moni on Jul 15, 2010 8:57 PM MDT

Audio courtesy of KALL

Highlights:
--He really appreciates the Jazz franchise and Jerry in particular for giving him the opportunity to turn into the player that he is now
--He really enjoys doing the things that Jerry calls for on defense
--He's healthy; no problems with his wrist
--Turned down offer from Miami and had been scheduled to meet with LA, San Antonio, and Chicago
--No better fans out there than Jazz fans and he's really excited to come back
--Wants to win but also wanted to go to a team where he could make a real contribution
--Picking up Al Jefferson was huge; he really likes Gordon Hayward
--Is on first-name basis with Jerry
--Will come to Utah for physical on Monday
--Is old school and doesn't do any tweeting or Facebooking; he's only coming to play

Have I told you how excited I am?? ;)

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thanks for the audio

and im just as excited. another great player and person on our team, who happens to fill a pretty big hole we made for ourselves.

"I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure."

Louisiana Jazz fan

by TBKIII on Jul 15, 2010 9:45 PM MDT reply actions

Raja just sounds like he has high basketball IQ

No doubt he’ll be a great contributor if he stays healthy.

by allen aoki on Jul 15, 2010 10:43 PM MDT reply actions

I can’t get enough of the headlines like “Bell rejects Lakers, signs with Jazz”

by bigdog'sshades on Jul 15, 2010 11:01 PM MDT reply actions

Wow.....

Raja is like overflowing with confidence. He knows he can contribute. He doesn’t just wanna ride the pine on a championship team even if that means not getting a ring. He wants to ball.

What more can you want from a guy? Freakin love this dude. My man crush is gushing.

Bell you the man! If you tweeted or facebooked I’d be all over that!

For the Love of the Game

Stockton to Malone- The perfect combination!!

"I think he just said, 'Oh my Gosh,' or whatever they say in Provo."- ESPN talking about QB. Max Hall after BYU defeated third ranked Oklahoma (2009).

MonSTARZ forever!

by ForTheLove on Jul 15, 2010 11:05 PM MDT reply actions

:)

That is all. Just

Possibly the southernmost Jazz fan in the world!
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by TazzJazzFan on Jul 16, 2010 4:01 AM MDT reply actions

What a stud

As much as I’m disappointed to see Wes leave, I don’t think we could have found a better fit for this team! Then again, I guess we still have to play the season, right?

Basketball doesn't build character. It reveals it.
-Unknown

by Rog. on Jul 16, 2010 8:01 AM MDT reply actions