You’ve had a pretty good offseason as the Milwaukee Bucks GM. You re-signed Mo Williams, one of the best up-and-coming guards in the league, and you executed a patient, effective negotiation with Yi Jianlian. The Bucks are a young, talented team that is poised for big things in the next few years if they can stay healthy. There’s just one last piece of the puzzle.
Charlie Bell visited Greece last week and was offered a two-year, $6.9 million offer from Olympiakos, one of the most storied franchises in Europe. He is seriously considering accepting the deal if the Bucks are unable to meet or beat that offer. Bell, 28, had his best season as a pro in 2006-07, averaging 13.5 points, 3.0 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. When Williams and Michael Redd were injured, he stepped in and played big minutes for your team. He has improved his ball handling and he’s a gritty defender. He’s a perfect fit as Milwaukee’s third guard.
So go ahead and offer Bell a three-year, $10 million contract and call it a day. We both know he’s worth it.
