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Ron Artest (a/k/a Metta World Peace)

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Alright. Maybe Artest will leave the Pacers languishing all season long. I love it!!!

Ron Ron and TO are more accurate representatives of professional sports today than I think many of us want to admit. They're just the only ones stupid enough to let the public see all of it unfold.:ohwell:
 
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I have a question for those of you who have a better memory than I do. Have any of Artest antics (not counting the bawl or ejections) effected the way that he plays the game? I'm just wondering if the Pacers had written off Artest's trade talks as him being nuts rather than him being serious, would he still be playing for them every night? What would have happened if they had just said, "That's Ron being Ron. He goes out and busts his ass every night and thats all we care about." Rodman was a headcase, but he was able to help the Bulls win.
I've watched the Pacers play the Cavs 3 times this season. The first time Artest played and was able to shut down Lebron leading the Pacers to a win. The next 2 games Artest didn't play and the Cavs destroyed the Pacers. I guess we'll see on Friday when the Cavs go to Indy and play a fresh Pacers team. In the back of my mind the idea is floating around that the Pacers didn't do the right thing if they want to win a championship.
 
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exhawg said:
I have a question for those of you who have a better memory than I do. Have any of Artest antics (not counting the bawl or ejections) effected the way that he plays the game? I'm just wondering if the Pacers had written off Artest's trade talks as him being nuts rather than him being serious, would he still be playing for them every night? What would have happened if they had just said, "That's Ron being Ron. He goes out and busts his ass every night and thats all we care about." Rodman was a headcase, but he was able to help the Bulls win.
I've watched the Pacers play the Cavs 3 times this season. The first time Artest played and was able to shut down Lebron leading the Pacers to a win. The next 2 games Artest didn't play and the Cavs destroyed the Pacers. I guess we'll see on Friday when the Cavs go to Indy and play a fresh Pacers team. In the back of my mind the idea is floating around that the Pacers didn't do the right thing if they want to win a championship.
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No, he plays the game the same way. If it wasn't for the baggage, I would take him. But if it wasn't for the baggage, would he be the same player?

The difference is that the team gets distracted by his antics, even though he might not.
 
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exhawg said:
I have a question for those of you who have a better memory than I do. Have any of Artest antics (not counting the bawl or ejections) effected the way that he plays the game? I'm just wondering if the Pacers had written off Artest's trade talks as him being nuts rather than him being serious, would he still be playing for them every night? What would have happened if they had just said, "That's Ron being Ron. He goes out and busts his ass every night and thats all we care about." Rodman was a headcase, but he was able to help the Bulls win.
I've watched the Pacers play the Cavs 3 times this season. The first time Artest played and was able to shut down Lebron leading the Pacers to a win. The next 2 games Artest didn't play and the Cavs destroyed the Pacers. I guess we'll see on Friday when the Cavs go to Indy and play a fresh Pacers team. In the back of my mind the idea is floating around that the Pacers didn't do the right thing if they want to win a championship.
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When he is out there he plays hard, but his problem is getting along with teammates and quitting on teammates. Last year b4 the brawl I believe he said he needed time off, so he could go promote a rap album.

I think at this point in time, he feels like he is bigger than the NBA. Much like TO and the NFL.
 
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1/26/06

It’s official: Artest dealt to Kings for Stojakovic

Thursday, January 26, 2006

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Ron Artest needed a place to play, the Indiana Pacers needed to unload their biggest problem, and the Sacramento Kings were willing to gamble on the league’s most unpredictable All-Star.

The elements came together yesterday, and this time they stuck: The Kings sent sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic to the Pacers for Artest in an on-again, off-again deal that had been talked about for months.

"We’re glad this is over with," Pacers president Larry Bird said. "We wanted to be patient with this one because Ronnie is a heck of a player and someone is always going to take a chance on someone like that."

The deal ends a turmoil-filled career in Indiana for Artest, best known as the man who set off a nasty brawl during a game against the Detroit Pistons on Nov. 19, 2004. The fight with some fans earned Artest a 73-game suspension — the longest in NBA history.

The latest mess with Artest began with trade rumors in December. Upset at the perceived slight, he demanded a trade. The Pacers responded to Artest’s tantrum by deactivating him.

On Tuesday, it appeared Artest would no longer be Indiana’s problem. Not so fast — Artest balked at playing in Sacramento, temporarily scuttling the deal.

Artest apparently changed his mind about the Kings after meeting with Pacers chief executive officer Donnie Walsh earlier yesterday.

At the meeting, Walsh said Artest never complained about going to Sacramento. Instead, Walsh explained that Sacramento might be a good place for Artest to get a fresh start.

Artest was an All-Star and the NBA’s defensive player of the year in the 2003-04 season. He was averaging 19.4 points per game this season. Stojakovic, a three-time All-Star, was averaging 16.5 points for the Kings.
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StadiumDorm said:
Well that's no good. Peja is just what the Pacers needed seeing as how Jasikevicus has been somewhat of a disappointment.
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On the bright side the Cavs only have to play the Pacers 1 more time this season. That's tomorrow without O'Neal. I don't know how much Peja will add to the Pacers unless they change their philosophy to offense rather than defense. I would much rather them have Peja than Artest. Jasikevicus has a 40% 3 pt percentage, he's 29th in the league, which is about the same as Peja is for the season.
 
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exhawg said:
I would much rather them have Peja than Artest. Jasikevicus has a 40% 3 pt percentage, he's 29th in the league, which is about the same as Peja is for the season.
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I agree on the Artest point - he just made that team a different animal when he was in the game. The MAJOR difference between Sarunas and Peja is that Peja has loads of experience in the NBA game and can create his own shot. Both are liabilities on defense, but Jasikevicus has looked completely lost out there at times.
 
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8/17/06

Artest forgives fan who threw drink on him during brawl

Thursday, August 17, 2006

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DETROIT — Ron Artest, talking to children as part of his community service sentence, defended his actions in one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history.
"Someone started trouble and I ended it," Artest told about 50 children yesterday at a panel on black empowerment at the Judge Mathis Community Center. "I would always encourage you to protect yourself, but in certain situations, if you can avoid them, avoid them."
Artest was at the center of the November 2004 brawl at a Detroit Pistons game. It started when Artest, then with the Indiana Pacers, fouled Pistons center Ben Wallace late in a blowout game.
As the confrontation on the court appeared to calm down, a fan hit Artest, who was lying on the scorer’s table, with a cup. Artest charged into the stands and threw punches, along with teammate Stephen Jackson.
Pistons fan John Green was convicted of punching Artest but was found not guilty of throwing a drink on the player.
"I like John Green; he’s real." Artest said. "I don’t have any problems with John Green. He did something really stupid, but a lot of people do stupid things. God forgives, so I’m forgiving too."
But Artest, who plays for the Sacramento Kings, said he really doesn’t think about that night in The Palace of Auburn Hills.
"It’s so over. That night has been so far over, I really don’t have any thoughts on it."
Artest, Jackson and several teammates were sentenced to one-year probation after pleading no contest to misdemeanor assault charges. All were ordered to perform community service, which Artest is scheduled to do in the Detroit area through Sunday.
Artest spoke about his upbringing in a broken home and how past drug dealing almost landed him in jail. He said he started getting into trouble after his parents divorced when he was 13. "I was very sad and I always wished they got back together, but they’re not," Artest said. "If that happens to anybody, you have to worry about yourself. You can’t worry about your parents at that time, because obviously they aren’t thinking about you, they’re thinking about themselves."
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Artest readies release of rap album

JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.

Associated Press

ATLANTA - Ron Artest sat backstage with his entourage, wondering if the audience would approve of his upcoming performance.
He was prepared for extra scrutiny after being tarnished by his unpredictable, out-of-control behavior over the past few years in the NBA. And he knows that many already have stereotyped him as another athlete-turned-rapper such as Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant, who didn't excel in the music industry.
Still, Artest believes he can prove the doubters wrong.
"I've got music to be heard," he said. "Obviously, some people will judge me from my past. But I can make music. I want everyone to know about my life and relate to me, and see that I'm very approachable and easygoing."
Artest is striving to gain more respect in hip-hop and give many a better understanding of himself on his new album, "My World," which will be released Oct. 31. He raps about his personal experiences, world issues and partying in clubs, while also expressing his thoughts about participating in one of the worst brawls in U.S. sports history.
"When people actually listen to the album, they'll say to themselves, 'Wow, I didn't know that he felt this way,'" Artest said. "It's like I'm a totally different person on this album."
Character issues have hurt Artest's image around the NBA, but his bad-boy image might help in an industry that thrives on thuggish demeanor, a la 50 Cent and other roguish rappers. Growing up in a broken home and dealing drugs at a young age in New York City's Queensbridge section, a neighborhood where drugs and gun violence are common, also might help him gain acceptance in the studio.
"People don't understand that my street credibility is a whole lot bigger than most in the industry today," Artest said. "If I had more push, then everyone will see the results."
His recent tours may help. This year, he performed during the popular Hot 97 Summer Jam festival in New York, opened for rapper Fat Joe on a European tour, and was the beginning act for platinum-plus selling artists Ludacris and Young Jeezy.
"Ron's a hustling-type guy," Jeezy said. "He jumped on the road with me and went after his dreams. I've seen him go out on numerous shows and do his thing. When his album drops, I'm going to pick it up."
While Artest is trying to find his way as a rapper, others have given him moral support.
"This is what he is supposed to do," said producer Rodney Jerkins. "It's all about the hustle and the grind. I don't believe in letting things drop in your lap. You've got to make it happen and artists like him need to hit it hard."
DJ Drama said the athlete-turned-rapper deserves a chance. He expects Artest to receive some negative feedback, but pointed out that Shaquille O'Neal had a short but successful tenure as an artist in spite of negative reviews. Even though Drama has never heard a single track from Artest, the disk jockey said he should still get a chance.
"If he puts his mind to it, he could do it well," Drama said. "He just has to study the game. The same way he learn how to play basketball, he can do the same way with rap. I know Ron Artest and he's a passionate dude. I know he has something to say."
Artest does have a riveting tale. In 2004, he was benched two games after asking Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle for a month off to rest from a busy schedule, which included promotional appearances for his R&B group Allure, a trio signed under his label Tru Warier Records.
Two weeks later, after being benched, Artest charged into the stands toward a Detroit fan, claiming he was hit in the face with a cup of ice, and exchanged punches with other fans. He was suspended for 73 regular-season games and the playoffs.
During his time off, Artest continued to work out while promoting Allure's album. But last year, he was traded from Indiana to the Sacramento Kings, the group's album "Chapter III" was a failure and major record labels weren't showing any interest in him.
"It was tough," he said. "No one wanted to give me or my group a chance. When I wrote my rhymes, people dissed me. They still do it to me 'til this day."
Artest said his competitive nature won't let him quit - on the court or off.
"Right now, I'm playing hard but not smart," he said. "At times, the industry hasn't embraced me for who I am in a business sense. But I'm just going to keep going. If I lose, then I lose. But I'm trying to win."
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Artest's new hair style:

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Ron Artest sports a new Mohawk haircut in Boston, where he had 19 points, 11 rebounds and two steals. He said the look will remain for tonight's game at Detroit, his first trip there since his role in the Pacers-Pistons fight in November 2004. Associated Press/Charles Krupa

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Sacramento Kings forward Ron Artest, foreground, drives on Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince during the first quarter of their basketball game at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., Saturday, Jan. 20, 2007. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
 
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No brawl this time around for Artest

By LARRY LAGE
AP Sports Writer

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- Ron Artest played imaginary catch with "friends" in the stands, making gestures like he was tossing a ball underhanded in different directions before his first game at The Palace since the brawl. The fans simply responded with boos and jeers.

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