The 2004 Defensive Player of the Year award was given to Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest. While many believed Artest rightfully deserved the recognition, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg ...

Ron Artest had 26 points ... only two attempts while the Pacers went 3-for-4. Walker missed two free throws with 1:58 left that would have snapped an 88-88 tie. Artest got his opportunity on ...

Their working relationship began before the 2003–04 season with the Indiana Pacers, but issues arose quickly. By late 2005, Artest, frustrated, requested a trade. Multiple reasons contributed to ...