Source: Lakers interested in Raja Bell

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  1. AlleyOop

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/news/story?id=5317351
     
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    If he's still athletic, he'd be a nice addition to the Lakers. Look, he's better than Vujacic or Brown (all that guy does is dunk and an occasional lucky 3).
     
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    Run BJM Heavy lies the crown. Staff Member Global Moderator

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    He'd be a good pickup for them. I like Bell and as much as I hate the Lakers its a good fit for him. He was never a great athlete and hes getting slower but he can still D up, hit some 3's, play smart and be a nuisance to opposing teams.

    Wouldn't mind if we brought him back for cheap but I don't know if its really worth it for him to play over younger guys. We're probably going to suck again next year.
     
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    Yep, they should be interested in him.
     
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    I'm not interested in him because it reminds me of the Karl Malone signing.
     
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    Why is that? Because he hated LA before?

    Bell's been a career role player. I think he would fit in great and give the L's more toughness. Like philsmith said, hes better than Brown or Vaginacic.
     
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    Call me superstitious. The Lakers are tough already. He'd be an upgrade over either guy, but I don't think he has the quickness anymore to defend the speed guards.
     
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    Wherever Raja Bell goes, he will probably instantly become that team's best perimeter defender and regardless will definitely make whatever team he lands on better. Heck, he was even awesome in a suit on the GS bench. Probably more valuable to the team there than Maggette was on the court, lol!
     

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