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Metta World Peace has been suspended a game for his latest little scuffle with the Pistons' Brandon Knight. A little bit of Ron Artest will always live at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit. And although it’s a new jersey, new number, and even a new name, the Pistons seem to bring the Artest out of World Peace. Then again, this hasn't been the first time he brought back the old him. Check out a History of Ron Artest's Most Violent Moments Since Changing His Name to Metta World Peace.
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Runs Over Rajon Rondo
Date: 3/11/2012
Metta goes hard in the paint! He caught Rondo sleeping and tried to take advantage. It was a good tackle for a loss but unfortunately this is basketball and that is a foul. Rondo should think about strapping a helmet on next time.
The Decapitiation of James Harden
Date: 4/22/2012
This was the warning shot. Everyone thought shit was all good because he had changed his name and wanted to be a role model...blah, blah, blah. To be fair, Harden did initiate contact, but Metta didn't have to do him like that. He cocked back, followed through, and walked away like nothing happened.
This Ain't What You Want, Russell
Date: 5/18/2012
Westbrook definitely overreacted and Metta definitely tried to knee him in the leg. One thing's for sure, the refs saved his life.
Flagrant Foul on Sefolosha
Date: 5/21/2012
Ron should have just changed his name to flagrant foul because that's basically what all the refs see on the back of his jersey anyway. We aren't saying that his reputation doesn't speak for itself but c'mon nobody has a target on their back to the NBA officials more than Metta. Classic Metta World Peace profiling that leads this good foul to be four foul shots in a pivotal playoff game. He did push him into the basket at the end, though.
Head Huntin'
Date: 10/31/2012
Fredo in the cut, that's a scary sight? Nah, you haven't seen frightening till you come across Ron Ron, in the lane, on Halloween night. Nicolas Batum knows what's up. The Lakers were losing by 18 in the fourth quarter when Mr. Peace released some pent up frustration on Batum's dome. Ayo!
Jeremy Lin Gets Pimp Slapped
Date: 11/18/2012
We don't really see the problem in this clip. Don't we all just happen to backhand the shit out of people at work? Or we all wish we could sometimes. Metta couldn't help it if Jeremy Lin's mug ran into his five fingers.
Channeling Ron Artest Through Rap
Date: 12/11/2012
Metta opens the video up shirtless with skeleton bones on a congo drum. He raps about Queensbridge and how he represents it to the fullest. Metta also cusses a bunch, acts all aggresive, and then tries to sell you a cell phone watch at the end of the music video. Yes, a cell phone watch.
Getting Agressive on Chandler
Date: 12/25/2012
No matter what Ron Artest goes by he always has a bit of Queensbridge in him. Always. Even on Christmas Day. Just ask Tyson Chandler who tried to get a little fiesty with Peace while going after a loose ball. Metta was a little bloodied but as Van Gundy says, "the Lakers aren't talented enough to be a pretty team." Apparently they aren't talented enough to be a .500 team either.
Inadvertent Elbow Knocks Out Steve Novak
Date: 12/25/2012
Even when he doesn't mean to be violent, Metta World Peace can still inadvertently dish out some vicious blows. Steve Novak may wear the belt, but it's Ron Ron who has a WWE career awaiting him once he decides to leave the NBA.
Bullying Brandon Knight
Date: 2/3/2013
It's fair to call Metta World Peace a bully on the court. Last night, he roughed up 190-pound Brandon Knight while battling for position. Metta's lucky he was only suspended for one game because he cleary sneaks in a quick uppercut to the Knight's chin.
