OFFICIAL Ron Artest Thread (ESPN - Artest Wants Trade, P. 104)

vida24 · Star Player Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 2986

http://www.xtrasportsradio.com/cc-common/streaming_new/?refreshed=yes

j. shuttlesworth · Star Player Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 1088

I've been telling you guys that if artest played in LA he wants to play with LO. I would want artest out here if LO stays.

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Kobi-wan-kenobi · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Oct 2007 Posts: 561

VujacicFan · Star Player Joined: 11 Aug 2005 Posts: 6073

What did he say?

theblackkurtrambis · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:02 pm Post subject:

anything interesting?

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vida24 · Star Player Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 2986

he sound like he wants to say with kings...

No. 17 · Star Player Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 7040 Location: L.A

The weired thing about it is that he mentions how close he is with Lamar and it would be great to play alongside him. Does he realize that pretty much if he comes, Lamar goes?

Another point to consider is that maybe his agent is telling him to stay with the kings where he will make more money and obviously the agent will make bigger percentage.
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TrueWarrior · Starting Rotation Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 253

Artest was clearly told to not say anything about his contract or being traded, so he was very cautious about what he said from that standpoint. He did say that he would never want to be on KG's team, because he loves competing against him. Said that when KG came to Sactown this year screaming and pounding his chest after every dunk or block, Ron felt like that was disrespectful. Said he would love the opportunity to compete against KG and match that energy and toughness

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RePLAY · Star Player Joined: 12 Jul 2005 Posts: 1418

wow...the cannons were practically begging him to come over.

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shakobe619 · Sixth Man Joined: 03 Jan 2004 Posts: 38

LO's future with the Lakers will be a huge factor in Ron Artests' decision to come to the City of Angels.

TheLakerFeeling · Starting Rotation Joined: 12 Feb 2008 Posts: 196

I missed the beginning but from what I did catch:

-When asked about being ball hog, he says only when he has to (if he feels there are no other go-to guys)
-If he's on a team that can score, he would rather play defense since that is what he loves
-Touched on what he said about KG (lack of energy when losing)
-KG has energy when he wins, but when he's losing, where is that same energy?
-Felt disrespected when KG was dunking and screaming and hype all over Sac King's court
-Looking forward to competing w/ KG again and wants that matchup
-Didn't talk about when he'll opt out- letting his agent deal w/ all that stuff
-Loose Cannons says it's official that LA wants Ron Ron
-Ron Ron very appreciative
-Ron Ron was pulling for LO so bad during finals
-Gave props to the Lakers

Clank · Starting Rotation Joined: 17 Mar 2006 Posts: 497

I think his interview indicated that he'd only really wanna play for the Lakers if LO stays. The championship prospect doesn't entice him enough (because he said he thinks he can win anywhere). He needs LO there.
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vida24 · Star Player Joined: 10 Mar 2008 Posts: 2986

um...

re4ee · Franchise Player Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 12237

Didn't Dr. Buss rule out Artest to the Lakers at some point. Doesn't he still own the Lakers? Doesn't much matter what the Tru Warier wants, a man in hell wants ice water.
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theblackkurtrambis · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject:

Zaius · Starting Rotation Joined: 18 Aug 2005 Posts: 297

Why is Lamar the one that has to go? I happen to think that a front line of Bynum, Odom and Artest is better than Bynum, Gasol and Artest.

The Machine · Rookie Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 15

Also seemed like his closest friend on the Lakers is LO. Said they've known each other since they were 10 years old growing up in NYC.

If he were willing to take a pay-cut to come to the Lakers and LO is willing to re-sign for less, how do you think that would work?

TRJONS1 · Starting Rotation Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 129

Why do we have to lose Odom to get him?

He could come as a free agent.

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