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Metta World Peace thinks media is unfairly criticizing him for his elbow

Found April 25, 2012 on Larry Brown Sports: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: James Harden,  Ron Artest,  David Stern
TEAMS: Oklahoma City Thunder
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Metta World Peace was suspended seven games by the NBA for his elbow to the head of James Harden last Sunday. The player formerly known as Ron Artest apologized after the game and said the elbow was “unintentional.” Commissioner David Stern termed it “reckless,” and Metta even said it was “brutal.” But that doesn’t mean he thinks the public beating he’s taking for the concussion-inducing action is warranted. World Peace actually defended himself against some of the criticism he’s been receiving by sending a few tweets from his account on Wednesday. Can magic johnson,jon barry and steven A compare my accidental elbow to the Luis scola face step and the Blake griff take down..? — Metta WorldPeace (@MettaWorldPeace) April 26, 2012 Shaq ,How can u comment on elbows.. What about the punch you threw at brad miller. And the elbows at dikembe and the prizbilla concussion? — Metta WorldPeace (@MettaWorldPeace) April 26, 2012 Sports media , I understand yal articles and respect it.. But...
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