2012 NBA Playoffs: Why the Lakers Won’t Miss Metta World Peace in the Postseason

It’s amazing how so much can change in a short amount of time.

It’s even more amazing when the thing that changes is the reigning defensive player of the year, and a two-time All-NBA third team member.

For Ron Artest Metta World Peace not much forgiveness was given—neither from the basketball gods nor the basketball fans themselves—after November 19, 2004 (Malice at the Palace).

Following the Malice at the Palace, the world watched as Metta World Peace’s career faced a steady decline and started to...

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