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By: Norman Einstein's Rec Room, Sports & Rocket Science Daily

Norman Einstein's Rec Room, Sports & Rocket Science Daily — Sun, 09 May 2010 16:23:48 +0000

[...] The Next Psychedelic Act Of Ron Artest by Matt Moore @ Hardwood Paroxysm [...]

By: Philippe

Philippe — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:46:12 +0000

As a Rockets fan, we actually enjoyed Ron’s antics and strange quotes, but to say he was limited in Houston because of something negative going on with the team or because of heightened expectations is not quite right either. When he joined the team he claimed that he finally arrived at a place and with a coach that really understood him and that he respected. If you all remember he played his best ball (post-brawl) under Adelman. He was pumped to be reunited and by all accounts he was so relaxed and adjusted to the situation that he felt ok going onto the team bus in his underwear. Same relaxed, crazy stuff he’s doing in LA. The reason that this might not be such a good marriage is that Artest will be expected to play under control and to bring at least as much to the table as Ariza did, and that’s where expectations are not going to be met. Even with one of the most efficient scoring machines (Yao) in the NBA and playing for a coach that he respects, Artest would do his own thing. He would chuck shots from just inside the 3-pt line on a regular basis, and his gambling defense only worked because our bigs and Shane could cover for him.
So, I’m just not sure even a happier Artest will actually help the Lakers play better basketball than they did last year.

By: grizzed by OJ

grizzed by OJ — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:31:13 +0000

I am not worried about Artest this year. He won’t be the reason they fail to meet expectations: another championship. I see him as another Dennis Rodman. He’s confused and constantly trying to express himself like the class clown in the biggest stage. But underneath he’s a “certified” killer and deserves respect.

By: KobeApologist

KobeApologist — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:55:34 +0000

Did Artest’s antics negatively affect the Kings and Rockets teams he was on? It’s been a while since he blew up the Pacers’ 04-05 chances – I think too much is still being made of his personality’s effect on his and his team’s actual performance. The more egregious example of this is with Rasheed Wallace – as if he’s a potential problem to a team because of his personality. I’m not buying it.

By: nomuskles

nomuskles — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 05:32:02 +0000

Vladimir Radmanovic is pissed you stole his nickname…twice. He would like it back it it’s previously unbesmirched state.