Comments on: Ron Artest regrets "bailing out" on Pacers; now in place of redemption

By: Njcd

Njcd — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:27:44 +0000

Ron Artest reuined the Indiana Pacers,that year they were suppose to be legit title contenders.They had Jermaine O’neal in his prime playing like an MVP,Reggie Miller one of if not the greatest clutch,slash shooters ever to play the game of basketball.Jamaal Tinsley was playing his best even though it wasn’t for long and Stephen Jackson already had a ring and experience.Beeing a Pacer fan to this day I will never forgive Artest,it wasn’t even his team,it was Jermaine’s and Reggies team,and the fact that he dissrespected the organization by not only going into the stands but also demanding a trade makes me believe he’s a dirt bag,and as a fan that is unbelievable,I hope Paul Pierce lights up Artest in the Finals.

By: Foul Dwimmerlaik

Foul Dwimmerlaik — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:20:01 +0000

For a tough enforcer and a member of the Detroit Brawl, it takes courage and humility to air out those sentiments in public. To say that one feels like a coward knowing where he is coming from, yeah, you got to respect and appreciate that.

By: iLAKERS

iLAKERS — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:19:19 +0000

Ron Artest will keep the trophy in LA! He was brought to LA in part because of his defense ability. Don’t forget that he can also lead any team in scoring. I hope he continues to shoot everytime he is given the open shot because that’s what you are suppose to do when you are open… shoot! Wheelchair Pierce will have a problem being hounded by Artest! Lakers in six!

By: Foul Dwimmerlaik

Foul Dwimmerlaik — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:18:21 +0000

By: iLAKERS

iLAKERS — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:17:51 +0000

By: michael

michael — Mon, 31 May 2010 19:01:03 +0000

Ron Artest is really great for saying these things in public. He doesn’t hold back and that got him in trouble in the past but it’s nice to hear a millionaire athlete with no ego. Maybe that pacer team was too successful too soon. One year they were rebuilding and the next they had Jermaine and Artest and won 60 games and obviously Ron got a little full of himself understandably. The fact that he can candidly discuss his shortcomings is a credit to his character.

By: Da Real

Da Real — Mon, 31 May 2010 15:56:30 +0000

When Ron is interviewed, he doesn’t make sense. It may be that he doesn’t understand deeper than basic strategy. When interviewed – He had no clue why he shouldn’t have shot that ball.
My guess – He was thinking he was open and had a clean look. In basketball that usually means take the shot. So he missed, big deal, that happens. He could have made it just as easily – Complete basic black and white.
I think that Ron has yet to prove his worth to the Lakers. I believe the Lakers got him specifically to play against the Celtics. If the Lakers win the title, it was worth it. If not, we want Ariza back.

By: Jimsjam33

Jimsjam33 — Mon, 31 May 2010 12:08:44 +0000

Ron Artest is a nickel short of a dollar . He is a powder keg of TNT waiting for the fuse to be lit. This is the type of guy who’ll shoot you and then ask , ” What happened . ”
Take his reasoning for those ill advised shots in the 6th game against Phoenix . ” I was open and I’m shooting 60% from the 3 point line . We were up by three and I wanted to be up by 6 .” Forget the fact that 22 seconds remained on the 24 second clock and 52 seconds remained in the game. This guy is no Einstein .
On the other hand he has a child like likeability and I hear he treats the kids pretty good . I think for Ron Artest just keep it simple and Disney like and everything will be okay !
Redemption ? Forget it ! Ron Artest doesn’t know the definition and he certainly can’t understand the meaning .