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On YouTubeNBA News / The SportsRush / June 30
'Thought I Was the Hardest Worker': Impressed by Kobe Bryant’s Work Ethic, Metta World Peace Reveals How the Mamba Led by Example
Metta World Peace, known as Ron Artest during his playing days, was always one of the hardest workers in the NBA. Few would dare claim they ever outworked him, and it was that relentless effort and tenacity that led the Los Angeles Lakers to sign him in 2009.
Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 25
Metta World Peace on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being ‘better than Michael Jordan’
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just delivered a season that basketball fans will be talking about for decades. He led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an NBA championship, battling through a thrilling seven-game series against the Indiana Pacers, per AthlonSports.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 20
Former Lakers Star Metta World Peace Reacts to LeBron James' Defense Comments
Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James recently complimented former Lakers forward Metta World Peace and the defense that he used to play in his career.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team in 2024-25' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2024-25 NBA season can you name in five minutes?
What an NBA title would mean for two generations of Pacers legends 
Metta World Peace, Rik Smits and other Pacers legends reflect on Indy's run and what a title would mean for the city.
Superstar athletes whose careers ended with a whimper
Let's take a look at some great careers that ended on less than stellar notes.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 18
'Strong As An Ox': LeBron James Gives Flowers To The Toughest Defender He Ever Faced, Metta World Peace
Most common people will know Metta World Peace a.k.a Ron Artest as the NBA player who helped the Lakers win an NBA championship by hitting the final dagger shot in 2010.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / June 17
LeBron James Names Metta World Peace As Toughest Defender He’s Faced
Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been one of the NBA’s best players for 20 years at this point and has undoubtedly seen every single top perimeter defender the league has had to offer during that time.
Los Angeles Lakers News / The SportsRush / June 15
Metta World Peace Explains Why He Left More Than $10 Million After Conversation With Lakers Owner
The NBA, above all things, is a business. Teams and their actions, such as trading beloved players, demonstrate this regularly. Athletes take matters into their own hands by joining teams which present the best situation for their career.
Indiana Pacers News / The SportsRush / June 15
Metta World Peace Declares Tyrese Haliburton 'Michael Jordan of These Playoffs', Lauds Pacers Stars Clutch Performances
Tyrese Haliburton has been the revelation of this NBA postseason. The Indiana Pacers guard has hit clutch shot after clutch shot, taking down some of the league’s best teams in high-pressure situations when his team needed him most.
NBA News / The SportsRush / June 14
Metta World Peace Denies Banter With Kobe Bryant During First LA Stint, Opens Up on Practice Outburst With 5x Champion
People may not realize it, but Metta World Peace, earlier known as Ron Artest, is one of the biggest what ifs of all time. Before November of 2004, he was an ascending star, a young player growing through the floor of the Indiana Pacers’ aging core.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 13
Why Draymond Green wants Metta World Peace to get Knicks coaching job
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green publicly backed Metta Sandiford-Artest, also known as Metta World Peace, for the New York Knicks’ vacant head coaching position during a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show.
Golden State Warriors News / The SportsRush / June 13
'I’m Not Scared He Ain’t Scared': Draymond Green Defends His Years Old Dust-up With Metta World Peace
With the 2024–2025 season nearing its conclusion, players and fans have started revisiting moments from the past. After all, these clips will keep them occupied until the new campaign begins in a few months.
New York Knicks News / NBA Analysis Network / June 10
Metta World Peace hits out at ESPN over New York Knicks head coach talk, doubles down on claims
Metta World Peace believes ESPN analysts are making a mistake in conversations about who could be the New York Knicks’ next head coach. The Knicks‘ hunt to replace Tom Thibodeau is heating up, even though the franchise hasn’t made any advances just yet.
Indiana Pacers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 7
Metta World Peace disagrees with LeBron James’ Tyrese Haliburton-Pacers claim
Former NBA champion Metta Sandiford-Artest, widely known as Metta World Peace, voiced his disagreement with LeBron James’ assessment of the Indiana Pacers’ leadership, offering a different perspective ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 6
Metta Sandiford-Artest keeps trying to get the Knicks job
An infamous former NBA All-Star believes he is the ideal candidate to be named the next head coach of the New York Knicks, and it appears he is not going to let up until the job is filled.
The 'NBA Defensive Player of the Year winners' quiz
The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 4
Metta World Peace Lobbies For Knicks Head Coaching Job
Although the Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, they still got to celebrate as they watched the New York Knicks eliminate the Boston Celtics.
New York Knicks News / Yardbarker / June 3
Former NBA champion implores Knicks to hire him as head coach
On Saturday, the New York Knicks fell just short in their quest for an NBA championship. Despite it being their deepest run in decades, the franchise decided to make some drastic changes.
New York Knicks News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
Infamous former NBA All-Star pitches himself for Knicks HC vacancy
The Panda’s Friend is officially interested in becoming the next head coach of the New York Knicks.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / May 12
Metta World Peace Was Wrong About The Los Angeles Lakers
Metta World Peace was once among the best role players in the NBA. The former St. John's star spent six (of his 17 seasons) with the Los Angeles Lakers and helped Kobe Bryant and the franchise win a title in 2010.
NBA News / Basketball Network / December 15
Metta World Peace thinks money is the main reason there are no more two-way players in the NBA: 'Why would you risk your stats?'
Metta World Peace, whom many NBA fans know as Ron Artest, was a rare two-way threat during his prime. He also played in an era where the majority of the league's best played both ways, a far cry from today's game, where most are either offensive or defensive specialists.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / December 9
Lakers Champion Metta World Peace Makes Bold NBA Finals Prediction
The Los Angeles Lakers have had a volatile start to the 2024-25 NBA season. After starting out as one of the best teams in the NBA, they have gone just 3-7 over their last ten games.
New York Knicks News / Basketball Network / December 8
Metta World Peace says he should've been drafted a Knick: 'Imagine that lockdown defense in the Garden'
Metta World Peace recently attended the New York Knicks' annual Homecoming Weekend at Basketball City in New York. Being in the presence of Knicks' legends like Earl Monroe, Walt Frazier, Bernard King, and Patrick Ewing, among others, was a full circle moment for the Queensbridge native.
Charlotte Hornets News / Hardwood Heroics / April 15, 2024
Ex-Los Angeles Lakers Champ Pitches Himself for Charlotte Hornets Coaching Job
After seven seasons coaching the Charlotte Hornets, Steve Clifford has decided to step down from the job, leaving a vacancy in the process. Turns out, former Los Angeles Lakers champion Metta World Peace is ready and willing to take the role for Buzz City.
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / January 2, 2024
Former All-Star predicts Victor Wembanyama will break hallowed record
Retired one-time All-Star small forward Metta World Peace said Tuesday that he thinks San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama will break Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game record.
San Antonio Spurs News / Yardbarker / November 3, 2023
Former All-Star, DPOY offers wild predictions for Victor Wembanyama
Retired small forward Metta World Peace made some bold predictions for San Antonio Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama in the wake of Wemby's career-best effort vs. the Phoenix Suns on Thursday.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / May 20, 2021
Metta World Peace was 'depressed' and 'super-panicked' following Malice at the Palace
Many assumed that World Peace's career was over once he left the Pacers but he credits "balance" for allowing him to get himself back on track.
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