December 2010
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Distractions and the Lakers →
Nothing about practice struck Artest as particularly noteworthy, but his attention was grabbed by the inference of being regarded as a distracted Laker. When I initially asked Ron if he’d noticed or felt any distractions, he calmly said he wasn’t sure and recommended I ask Phil. But asked later by another writer if Kobe discussed the issue with him, Artest grew defensive, and not in...
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Ron Artest raises over $500k, chooses ring raffle... →
foreverla:
Artest came up with the idea to give away his first NBA title ring after putting a spotlight on mental health by thanking his psychiatrist after Game 7 of the Lakers’ triumph over Boston last June. While some laughed at another stunt by one of the NBA’s biggest characters, Artest’s candid declaration sparked an interest in normalizing mental health care, which snowballed into this...
“We just need that next game, run off a couple. Stay together, move together and...”
– Ron Artest (Amidst all of Kobe’s angry/pissed quotes, here’s Ron’s take on losing against the Heat. Amazing.)
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“No ejections, He was 10 for 10s, a lot of 20 for 20s (in shooting). Perfect from...”
– Ron Artest on Jesus Christ’s box scores…
Yes, you read that right.
(via The Basketball Jones & NBA Fanhouse)
@Suga_Shane (via nbaoffseason)
“My first major in college was art. It was too hard with basketball. I went to...”
– Ron Artest (via gotemcoach)
Watcholympicandfig:
“Saturday, December 18th was a strange night in the life of Ron Artest, even by Ron Artest’s standards. A group of Toronto artists created an art show celebrating Ron’s career entitled, “Lovable Badass.” And, as if to prove how unpredictable he is, Ron decided to show up.” — TBJ
“Where ART and ARTEST collide” — The Montreal Gazette. Lovable Badass: Artists on Artest goes on...
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“There’s a thing where people say I am who I am, but that’s not always true all...”
– Ron Artest
A lot of extra words here, but the guy nailed it. At the end, he’ll be remembered as a bit of a lunatic. A bit of a Dennis Rodman. But I can’t think of anyone in the Association who has grown more than Ron Artest. I hope he’s remembered for that. (via gotemcoach)
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Kravitz: Artest still regrets letting down Pacers →
For all the Pacers fans out there.
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Ron Artest dishes out advice →
On the Wizards’ JaVale McGee: “He potentially could be a really good player,” Artest said of McGee after the game. “I think he got to go to school a little bit more. He’s got to work on that IQ a little bit. He got to watch more tape. I don’t think he watches tape. I think he plays video games. I do. I don’t think he watches tape. I think he plays video...
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“Titanic. When DiCaprio is trying to save the young lady, that was dope. When she...”
– Ron Artest on his favorite movie (via rickfoxshair) (via gotemcoach)
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“I always follow my plan 100 percent, even if I know I’m going to fail.”
– Ron Artest (via malfaroftw)
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Ron Artest on Blake [Griffin]: "I hope he dunks on...
mortythegreat:
Ron Artest, you are AWESOME.
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Being Ron Artest →
You should read this article. NOW.
LOS ANGELES — There are some dangerous places to be in the world. Inside Ron Artest’s Cadillac Escalade is one of them. Inside Ron Artest’s brain is another.
We’re about to spend 16 hours inside both.
Phil was asked why he doesn't play Ron Artest as...
laforever:
“I’m not,” Jackson says. “Ron overheard [Matt Barnes] asking me for more playing time, so he’s been raising his hand just to get Matt more time.”
WatchRick Reilly spends a long, crazy game day with Lakers forward Ron Artest
*Just a preview…can’t wait for the whole thing.
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“It’s fun, it’s exciting. It’s almost like a basketball game...”
– Ron Artest, On his charitable efforts toward mental health awareness
Crazy or not, this is just down-home admirable.
Ron Artest will probably give away next season's... →
gotemcoach:
Not a joke.
Ron Artest is something else. No one will ever forget the Melee, but it’s now apparent to me he’s a very sensitive guy, with a rough background, who’s probably been misunderstood for a while.
When asked about his reduced role on the Lakers this season, Ron answered:
“We’ve just got to win games…Guys got better,” he said. ” Shannon [Brown] got much better. It’s his...
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“I wanted [Griffin] to dunk on me. I wanted to see what it felt like.”
– Ron Artest in disappointment after the Lakers’ buzzer-beating win over the Clippers. (via martinmcflyy)
Man lingerie →
Ron is always good for a laugh, but Friday was one of his better media sessions to date. First, he explained a recent prank-call interview he had with Houston radio station 1560 AM: “The Game.” “When I picked up the phone they said, ‘Hey, Luis Scola! How’s it going?’ … I just took it from there,” Artest said. And really, have you ever heard a better way to tease a story...
Ron-Ron vs. Pres. Obama →
Watch out Barack Obama, Ron Ron’s coming for you.
Earlier in the week, Artest admitted, “I’m the worst dresser on this team,” when thinking about finding a suit to wear for the occasion. If the meeting involves some pickup hoops, Ron will be ready. “I’ll shut him down,” Artest said. “I shut everybody down. I know he’s going left anyway, so I’m not...
“I always wanted to meet Ronald Reagan because my name is Ronald.”
– Ron Artest (via anaccumulation)
Fuck Yeah Lakers: Is the honeymoon over for Ron... →
fuckyeahlakers:
I’m never one to jump on a team/player when they’re down, not 20-odd games into the seasons, but this article is interesting. All stats compiled, Ron-Ron is the Lakers’ 2nd worst defender this season, and performing even worse offensively than last season. =/ Not good for the Lakers. Personally, I…