Metta World Peace SF #51
Full Name: Ron Artest
Born: Nov 13, 1979 (44 years old)
Birthplace/Hometown: Queens, New York
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-7 (201cm) Weight: 260 (118kg)
Hand: Right
Website: http://www.ronartest.com/
Current Team: South Bay Lakers
Job Title: Player Development Coach
Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent
Agent: David Bauman
Draft Entry: 1999 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 1999 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 16, Chicago Bulls
Pre-Draft Team: St. John's (So)
High School: La Salle Academy [New York, New York]
Metta World Peace News
Phil Jackson paid Ron Artest a half-hearted complement and criticized Kobe Bryant at the same time.
Ron Artest, a native of New York, says he follows the Knicks closely.
The Lakers are likely to keep Ron Artest informed as they are aware of how his play could be affected by rumors.
Ron Artest declined to discuss the specifics of his conversation with Jerry Buss.
Ron Artest and several of his Lakers teammates dismissed the possibility that the forward wants a trade.
Ron Artest is open to a trade from the Lakers.
Ron Artest and Blake Griffin were two of four players ejected late in Sunday's Clippers-Lakers game.
Lamar Odom, Blake Griffin, Baron Davis and Ron Artest were ejected with just a few seconds left in the Clippers' win over the Lakers on Sunday.
Last season, Ron Artest suggested to LeBron James that he sign with the Clippers to ignite a rivalry between the two L.A. teams.
Phil Jackson downplayed a recent argument with Ron Artest at practice.
Ron Artest has raised over $500,000 for mental health awareness by auctioning off his championship ring.
Ron Artest says he was a "coward" during his time in Indiana.
Ron Artest admits that the triangle offense is too challenging for him.
Ron Artest may donate all of his 2010-11 salary to benefit mental health awareness.
Ron Artest has seen his playing time diminish in favor of other players.
Phil Jackson wanted Ron Artest to call a time-out late in the Lakers' loss to the Pacers on Sunday night.