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Metta Sandiford-Artest

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American basketball player

United StatesBasketball PlayersBorn 1979 · age 46
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Metta Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Ron Artest and Metta World Peace, is an American former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is considered one of the most feared perimeter “lockdown” defenders in NBA history.

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Photos 6

Artest during his tenure with the Sacramento KingsArtest during his tenure with the Sacramento KingsArtest playing for the Houston Rockets in the 2008-09 NBA seasonArtest playing for the Houston Rockets in the 2008-09 NBA seasonArtest guarding Corey Maggette of Golden State in 2009Artest guarding Corey Maggette of Golden State in 2009World Peace and Laker Pau Gasol against Washington's JaVale McGee in 2012World Peace and Laker Pau Gasol against Washington's JaVale McGee in 2012Artest celebrates at the 2010 Lakers Championship paradeArtest celebrates at the 2010 Lakers Championship parade

Teams 9

New York Knicks2013-2014
Los Angeles Lakers2009-2013
Indiana Pacers2002-2006
St. John's Red Storm men's basketball1997-1999
Houston Rockets
Sacramento Kings
Chicago Bulls
Sichuan Blue Whales
Pallacanestro Cantù

Awards 4

2011J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award
2006NBA All-Defensive Team
2004NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award
2004NBA All-Defensive Team

In their orbit 2

Connected to Metta 6

Jalen RoseAlso in Blind Ref (2013)Jennie GarthAlso in The Eleventh Victim (2012)Katie CassidyAlso in America's Next Best President (2024)Colin Alexander CunninghamAlso in The Eleventh Victim (2012)Bill SimmonsAlso in Blind Ref (2013)Maya FordAlso in America's Next Best President (2024)

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Metta Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Ron Artest and Metta World Peace, is an American former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is considered one of the most feared perimeter “lockdown” defenders in NBA history. He played college basketball for the St. John's Red Storm. He was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 1999 NBA draft.

Country
United States
Category
Basketball Players
Type
Basketball Player
Status
living
Dates
Born 1979 · age 46
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