Ron Artest Biography

Fast Facts

• Was a mathematics major at St
• John's University
• Picked by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1999 draft
• Played on the same New York City AAU team as Elton Brand and eventual Lakers teammate Lamar Odom
• Suspended for 86 NBA games (including playoffs) in 2004-05 for his role in a game-ending brawl involving members of the Pacers and Pistons
• Released his debut rap album My World in 2006; also appears in the rap documentary Mr
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• Won his first NBA championship in his 11th season; auctioned off his title ring and donated the proceeds to charity
• Wore six different uniform numbers in the NBA, choosing #37 with L
• A
• to honor the 37 weeks at No
• 1 for Michael Jackson's "Thriller
• " Officially changed his name to Metta World Peace in the summer of 2011; "Metta" is a Buddhist term expressing loving kindness
• Competed in season 13 of Dancing With The Stars