This player is a sensationalized creation of ESPN because he is a selfish follish acting idiot. Like Terrell Owens, ESON prefers to put a spotlight on these fools rather than athletes who carry themselves with class and dignity.

If the Kings can get Ron a perscription for Calm Me Down pills, then this will make a long term difference. Peja was going to leave. Artest helped them surge into the playoffs.

Not that big of a story as the Detroit Melee fades into the past. Artest did help the Kings make the playoffs. He is a good player.

Artest is a good player, but he isn't enough of a difference maker for this trade to mean much in the NBA this season. Atleast he hasn't embarassed himself publicly yet this year.

I'm not a Pacers fan, in fact, I'm not a fan of any particular club really- but was glad to see him go from being about 10-15 miles away from me to about 2,000... He's a good player, but a nutjob. I haven't heard any of it, but he can't rap any worse than Ogre O'Neal did.

Its only a matter of time 'till he blows his lid again. (tick, tick, tick)

Finally, the Kings got a player as detestable as their fans. I've liked their coach and the organization for the last few years but the people in the seats are the west coast version of the Pistons faithful.