Ron Artest was the first name to come to mind for LeBron. Now known as Metta World Peace, the 17-year veteran was a staple in Defensive Player of the Year races for over a decade. He was often tasked ...

Ron Artest, now known as Metta Sandiford-Artest, has never avoided discussing the consequences of his tumultuous NBA career. Famous for his defensive tenacity and his role in the infamous "Malice ...

Metta World Peace, the former Ron Artest, was in the building Tuesday night. He was known as one of the toughest players in the history of the franchise. Nesmith shares some of those same qualities.

A miracle was needed. Nikola Jokić offered it. Air-balled it. Aaron Gordon answered it. Gordon, the former Slam Dunk Contest finalist-turned-do-it-all role player, flew in from the weak side.

I hadn't spoken to him since that dunk and this was at least 10 years later. I realized that this guy had not spoken to me and I knew why he was upset. You didn't have to be upset that long.

Ron Artest was recently on Paul George ’s podcast and remembered this game. “He was cooking. He was posting, getting to the basket, and I was like, ‘This is going to be a huge issue.’” ...

Artest’s son, Ron Artest III, dressed as his father for Halloween. More specifically, the younger Artest wore a costume inspired by his dad’s involvement in the infamous 2004 “Malice at the ...

After the Knicks, the Dunk of Death and his son's autism diagnosis, the 1999 first-round pick didn't know if he'd ever love himself, his family and his sport.

Sandiford-Artest is another player who is remembered for having his name changed. He has had his name changed twice before: he was first known as Ron Artest and then later as Metta World Peace.