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So Spin feels safe in repeating a pre-season prediction that James will get his first NBA title, but only because you're over it. View full sizeCharles Krupa, Associated PressMetta World Peace (otherwise known as Ron Artest in his own third-person...
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Kobe Bryant's snarling on-court persona lies an appreciation for opponents who display the same feistiness. Months after the two exchanged elbows, pushes and expletives in the 2009 Western Conference semifinals, Bryant welcomed Ron Artest to the Lakers.
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DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Denver Nuggets is unable to control the ball against Metta World Peace #15 ofa the Los Angeles Lakers and Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Pepsi Center on February 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado... View Photo »
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As he puts it, Brown is too obsessed with stats (via CBS Sports): I'm trying to win. And right now, coach is a stats guy. His background is video coordinator or whatever. So he's all stats. But Ron Artest is all feel. He doesn't understand that. Having...
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World Peace, who is struggling this season, criticized Brown's background in coaching to CBSSports.com, saying, “Right now, Coach is a stats guy. His background is video coordinator or whatever. So he's all stats. But Ron Artest is all feel.” Brown...
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“That affected not just my game; it affected a couple of people early on.” World Peace recently said Brown was too devoted to statistics. “His background is video coordinator or whatever. So he's all stats,” World Peace told CBSsports.com. “But Ron...
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DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03: Al Harrington #7 of the Denver Nuggets misses a shot over Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the final seconds at the Pepsi Center on February 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado. View Photo »
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ANGELES — For how super-charged as the words metta, world and peace were meant to be in the former Ron Artest’s name change, his favorite word during this Lakers season has been "consistency." Like many Lakers fans, Metta World Peace is still waiting...
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Like many Lakers fans, Metta World Peace is still waiting for this team to play the same way on a regular basis instead of blowing defensive assignments at inopportune times and forgetting all the second, third and fourth options on their offensive plays.
About Ron Artest
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Ronald William Artest, Jr. (born November 13, 1979) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays with the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Artest gained reputation as one of the premier defenders winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004. However, he has caused controversy in the past for his role as one of the... Full Article
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DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03: Al Harrington #7 of the Denver Nuggets misses a shot over Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the final seconds at the Pepsi Center on February 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.
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DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers takes a shot as Andre Miller #24 of the Denver Nuggets looks on at the Pepsi Center on February 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.
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DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03: Danilo Gallinari #8 of the Denver Nuggets puts up a shot over Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers at the Pepsi Center on February 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.
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Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, looks for a break in the defense during the second quarter of play against the Denver Nuggets in their NBA basketball game in Denver February 3, 2012.
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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 19: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat shoots over Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a game at American Airlines Arena on January 19, 2012 in Miami, Florida.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 10: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Shannon Brown #26 of the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on January 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 99-83.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 10: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers signals his bench in the game against the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on January 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 29: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks drives around Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Staples Center on December 29, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers waits for an inbound pass in the game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on December 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 96-71.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers kneels by his bench during a timeout in the game against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on December 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 96-71.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on December 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 96-71.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers directs the offense as he brings the ball upcourt against the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on December 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 96-71.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Metta World Peace #15 and Head coach Mike Brown of the Los Angeles Lakers talk during the game with the Utah Jazz at Staples Center on December 27, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 96-71.
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SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 26: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Sacramento Kings at Power Balance Pavilion on December 26, 2011 in Sacramento, California.
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SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 26: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers walks back down court during the first half of their game against the Sacramento Kings at Power Balance Pavilion on December 26, 2011 in Sacramento, California.
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SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 26: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Travis Outlaw #25 of the Sacramento Kings at Power Balance Pavilion on December 26, 2011 in Sacramento, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Head coach Mike Brown talks with Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on December 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 25: Steve Blake #5 talks with teammate Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the game against the Chicago Bulls at Staples Center on December 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 19: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the Los Angeles Clippers grabs a rebound in front of Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 114-95 Clipper win at Staples Center on December 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 19: Mo Williams #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers shoots a jumper over Metta World Peace #15 and Darius Morris #1 of the Los Angeles Lakers during a 114-95 Clipper win at Staples Center on December 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 19: Chris Paul #3 of the Los Angeles Clippers drives to the basket on Metta World Peace #15 and Pau Gasol #16 of the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on December 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. The Clippers beat the Lakers 114-95.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 19: Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as he enters the game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on December 19, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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In this image released by ABC, Los Angeles Lakers basketball player Ron Artest, right, performs with his dance partner Peta Murgatroyd on "Dancing with the Stars," on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 in Los Angeles. Artest was the first celebrity ejected Tuesday, Sept. 20, from the 13th edition...
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Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball player Ron Artest arrives at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles, in this August 28, 2011 file photo. A Los Angeles Country superior court commissioner legally changed Artest's name to "Metta World Peace" in a ruling September 16, 2011.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 03: National Basketball Association basketball player, Ron Artest of the Los Angeles Lakers, attends the Activision's Ultimate 'Call of Duty XP' Fan Experience at The Stages at Playa Vista on September 3, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
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DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 03: Al Harrington #7 of the Denver Nuggets misses a shot over Metta World Peace #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the final seconds at the Pepsi Center on February 3, 2012 in Denver, Colorado.
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