[3] Bell wasn't selected in the NBA draft, but he was signed by the Phoenix Suns, on July 23, 2001, as a free agent, and played five games for them.

After a rather brief stint in the NBA, Bell took his career to Europe to play in the Italian and Spanish Leagues where he was regarded as a star.

On September 17, 2007, being a restricted free agent, Bell signed an offer sheet from the Miami Heat worth $18,500,000 over five years.

[11] On November 3, 2016, Bell was hired by the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League to be an assistant coach.

[12] On November 16, 2020, Bell was hired by Flint United of The Basketball League to be their inaugural head coach.

[citation needed] Bell stars in a popular series of webisodes titled, "Hey Charlie, Do My Job!"