Bell out vs Bull

[UTJazzFan_Echo1]

i dont think bell is trying to "pull a stunt." i think talking to corbin and oconnor behind closed doors is a professional thing to do.

Professionals don't miss games over 5 to 8 minutes worth of playing time... just saying.

[retiredcoach]

by UTJazzFan_Echo1 on Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:48 pm

Professionals don't miss games over 5 to 8 minutes worth of playing time... just saying.

Well, don't you think it might depend on what they had to say about their missed playing time. If certain four letters words are used in the right combination directed at the coach, it can get a player suspended, or in this case sent home for "internal matters".

[Soul Patch]

What kind of four letters are we talking about? Consonants, vowels? Help me out here man.

[carrottop12]

Meg, I'd be pissed to if I was being benched in favor of CJ Miles. That guy sucks.

[UTJazzFan_Echo1]

by UTJazzFan_Echo1 on Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:48 pm

Professionals don't miss games over 5 to 8 minutes worth of playing time... just saying.

Well, don't you think it might depend on what they had to say about their missed playing time. If certain four letters words are used in the right combination directed at the coach, it can get a player suspended, or in this case sent home for "internal matters".

Ya but I'm talking about the source of the issue. There really should be no reason for Bell to be doing this right now, especially on such a young team where he is mentoring the young guys. To me, it's totally inexcusable and unprofessional.

[retiredcoach]

by UTJazzFan_Echo1 on Mon Mar 12, 2012 9:24 am

Ya but I'm talking about the source of the issue. There really should be no reason for Bell to be doing this right now, especially on such a young team where he is mentoring the young guys. To me, it's totally inexcusable and unprofessional.

It appears Bell is pissed off about two things. the number of shots he's getting in a game and the lack of input from the vets into coaching decisions.

I don't think Bell should be blowing up either, but it happens. It happened frequently with Sloan. These guys are professional players but they're men also, and guys get into disagreements.

Right now I don't think Bell could pass a physical if he were traded. It would be close, so I'm not sure if that's an option. I think whatever happens with Bell won't happen until the end of the season, but you never know with KOC.

[Fido]

If he gets too unmanageable, his contract is small enough to just cut him this offseason. Depending on the pieces we get this offseason of course.

[carrottop12]

If Raja is turning into a distraction on this team it's time for him to hit the bricks.

Sorry 35 year old shooting guard, there are two guys behind you who are significantly more talented than you are, be happy you're still allowed to dress.

[retiredcoach]

by Bat on Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:30 am
If Raja is turning into a distraction on this team it's time for him to hit the bricks.

Sorry 35 year old shooting guard, there are two guys behind you who are significantly more talented than you are, be happy you're still allowed to dress.

by Fido on Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:09 am
If he gets too unmanageable, his contract is small enough to just cut him this offseason. Depending on the pieces we get this offseason of course.

Wow, you guys are so hard core.

Where's the extended hand of forgiveness.

[carrottop12]

The guy is at best the 9th best player on a team 2 games under .500 and currently outside of the playoffs, why kind of second chance does he want.

The Jazz already gave him a second chance in the form of 3 years and $9,000,000, what else does he think he deserves?

[red4hf]

The guy is at best the 9th best player on a team 2 games under .500 and currently outside of the playoffs, why kind of second chance does he want.

The Jazz already gave him a second chance in the form of 3 years and $9,000,000, what else does he think he deserves?

This is the best summation of this entire pathetic incident.......

[UTJazzFan_Echo1]

Here's a great chance to put this into perspective...

Raja Bell misses a game because of an argument with coach Corbin over who knows what.

Al Jefferson's grandmother (who he was extremely close to) passes away and he isn't going to miss a single game because of it.

That's just sad.

[StocktonShorts]

Here's a great chance to put this into perspective...

Raja Bell misses a game because of an argument with coach Corbin over who knows what.

Al Jefferson's grandmother (who he was extremely close to) passes away and he isn't going to miss a single game because of it.

That's just sad.

I'm pretty sure he's going to miss at least a game for the funeral. He is human.

[UTJazzFan_Echo1]

I'm pretty sure he's going to miss at least a game for the funeral. He is human.

He's going to be away from the team on Friday to attend the funeral and to be with his family, but he's planning to be with the team for their games on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.