Metta World Peace (born November 13, 1979) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was known as Ron Artest before legally changing his name in September 2011.
World Peace gained a reputation as one of the league's premier defenders as he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004. He was a participant in several controversial on-court incidents, most notably the Pacers–Pistons brawl and is known for his sometimes eccentric and outspoken behavior.
Career history
1999–2002 Chicago Bulls
2002–2006 Indiana Pacers
2006–2008 Sacramento Kings
2008–2009 Houston Rockets
2009–2013 Los Angeles Lakers
2013–present New York Knicks
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