Ron Artest now officially" Metta World Peace"

[Monitor-Tan]

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/6977866/los-angeles-lakers-ron-artest-name-now-officially-metta-world-peace

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Can't wait to see injury reports: "M. World Peace - questionable - personal"

[nosniboR11]

idiot

[Carseller4]

Metta Dumb Ass

[biggie12]

jersey is going to sell good

[Mr KLC]

Does this make him related to World B. Free?

[Djstucky]

Artest is a flipping clown...

[dynamite140]

whoa

[Dharmonize]

He might have become a buddhist, as the word "metta" comes from the ancient Pali language (similar to Sanskrit). Lord Buddha himself was using this term when referring to an endless kindness or compassion towards all living beings. So let's just hope he will become a better player and wiser man under his new name

[Vesuvius]

I hate him now

[pavyracer]

I'm sure his ma and grandma still call him Ron.

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"Hey coach - this is Metta...sorry I fell down the stairs tonight and can't play"

[doublej95]

he will be a laughing stock in the media when his 5 cent head gets him into a fight.

[Tech N9ne]

how can this fukk be about world peace when 7 years ago he jumped into the crowd at the palace of auburn hills and started beating down pistons fans ??

[neverstoppers23]

The guy has some serious Mental Health problems, not even trying to make some funny comment. I hope he is still getting the help he needs...

[Domestic]

[face]

it's a good idea.

[Dharmonize]

how can this fukk be about world peace when 7 years ago he jumped into the crowd at the palace of auburn hills and started beating down pistons fans ??

People can change, you know? 7 years is a long time... Don´t mean to be his advocate, honestly I have never liked this guy much, but wouldn´t deny him his second chance to do something meaningful with his life...

[wtf]

his name change will have a profound impact on society and his personal life

[desiremotivation]

Just because someone doesn't choose to conform to society doesn't make them an idiot.

[dynamite140]

This guy

[Naz18]

This was actually reported as Breaking News on ESPN yesterday.