Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here is the information on Raja Bell:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Raja Dia Bell
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born September 19, 1976
- Hometown: Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands (raised in Miami, Florida, USA)
- Height: 6 feet 5 inches (1.96 meters)
- Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 6 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Number: Wore #19 and #18 during his NBA career
- Position: Shooting Guard / Small Forward
- High School: Miami Killian Senior High School (Miami, Florida)
- College:
- Boston University (1994–1996)
- Florida International University (1997–1999)
- NBA Draft: Undrafted in 1999 NBA Draft
- Teams Played For:
- Philadelphia 76ers (2001–2002)
- Dallas Mavericks (2002–2003)
- Utah Jazz (2003–2005, 2010–2013)
- Phoenix Suns (2005–2008)
- Charlotte Bobcats (2008–2009)
- Golden State Warriors (2009)
- Championship Rings: None
- Kids: Two children (sons Dia and Tai)
- Siblings: Has a brother, Tombi Bell, who was also an athlete
Raja Bell’s player archetype was that of a classic 3-and-D wing, a hard-nosed shooting guard who built his value on perimeter defense, floor spacing, and a willingness to take on difficult assignments. Defensively, he operated as an on-ball stopper who used strength, discipline, and physical edge to bother opposing guards and wings, which is reflected in his All-Defensive Team recognition with Phoenix. Offensively, Bell fit best as a complementary scorer, thriving as a spot-up three-point shooter, transition finisher, and low-dribble option who could punish defensive help without needing heavy creation volume. Physically, he brought solid wing size at 6-foot-5 and around 210 pounds, and his overall play style was rugged, efficient, and team-oriented, blending toughness, shot-making, and defensive edge in a way that made him an ideal supporting piece next to star creators. (NBA)
Notes:
- Similar players to Raja Bell include Leandro Barbosa.
Sources:
NBA.com — Raja Bell | Guard | Phoenix Suns
Basketball-Reference — Raja Bell Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBA.com — All-time All-NBA Defensive First Team: Phoenix Suns
NBA.com — Suns Sign Guard Raja Bell
NBA.com — Year-by-year NBA All-Defensive Teams