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Found December 08, 2011 on Bloguin Best:
PLAYERS: Ron Artest,  Lamar Odom,  Matt Barnes,  Luke Walton
TEAMS: Los Angeles Lakers

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World Peace has finally arrived in the NBA. At first glance it may not seem as if the artist formerly known as Ron Artest has his new name listed alphabetically on the Lakers official team roster, but he does. Peace is not his last name, WORLD PEACE is. That's why the Lakers don't have him slotted after Lamar Odom, nor is he any longer at the top above Matt Barnes. He's right at the bottom, after the WA included in Luke Walton's surname. The screen grab below is from the Lakers website, which was just updated Tuesday to recognize Ron's Metta's new name. LAKERS: Lakers Roster via kwout Which is exactly as his name will read on the back of the jersey too in case you were wondering. World Peace, number 15. Maybe not Ron's born name, but one he absolutely deserves. Which is why Lakers spokesman John Black said as much on Thursday, according to The Wall Street Journal: Ron Artest has been an NB...
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