Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl It turns out Metta World Peace remains reluctant to spread his message. His personal assistant arrived at the Lakers’ facility after a recent practice to pick up a pair of signed basketballs for an unspecified charity. Only problem: World Peace had scribbled his former name, Ron Artest, on both balls and refused to re-sign it.
NBA: Ron Artest Reveals Why He Decided to Change His Name to Metta World Peace
If you’ve ever had the chance to talk withRon Artest or Metta World Peace, you’re in for a treat. Always the most interesting man in the locker room, you know you’re going to get a real answer instead of a rehearsed one. But for some reason, the Lakers swingman has been mum on the reasoning behind his name change, until now.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
(Video) Lol, Metta World Peace Totally Ignores Question & Thanks Jesus For The Way Teeth Work
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Melissa Rohlin of Lakers Now, the Los Angeles Times Lakers blog asked Lakers forward Metta World Peace (aka Ron Artest) about how teammates are reacting to his new name. She asked why rookies call him “Metta” and veterans call him “Ron.” Check his response after the jump…it has absolutely nothing to do with what she asked. How can you not like this guy? Lol – At least he keeps us entertained.
(Video) NBA: Metta World Peace Has Funny Answer To Female Reporter When Asked About Being Out Of Shape
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Metta World Peace showed up Friday to the first day of training camp slightly overweight and greatly out-of-playing shape, blaming his lack of conditioning on the uncertainty of the lockout. Check what Metta World Peace said when a female reporter asked if he was out of shape at the Lakers’ practice facility Sunday…
NBA: Metta World Peace Showed Up to Training Camp Overweight & Out of Playing Shape
With rumors of him being a possible casaulty of the amnesty clause or a trade, this isn’t the time for Metta World Peace to show up to practice out of shape. Â Metta World Peace showed up Friday to the first day of training camp slightly overweight and greatly out-of-playing shape, blaming his lack of conditioning on the uncertainty of the lockout. Â Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
NBA: It’s Official – Metta World Peace Aka Ron Artest Will Have ‘World Peace’ On Back of His Jersey
Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl Ron Artest has been an NBA All-Star, Defensive Player of the Year and, most recently, a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. But since mid-September, he hasn’t been Ron Artest—officially changing his name to Metta World Peace.
