Posted on 11/14/2004 10:50:49 PM PST by ConservativeStatement
He also is a great basketball player who is wasting his talent and giving the NBA another black eye because he has mush for brains. And that is troubling enough to make him a nationwide lightning rod for discussion. In his latest and most bizarre flap yet, The Artiste Formerly Known as Artest has been sidetracked by his ambitions as a rap impressario.
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''He compromised the integrity of the team,'' coach Rick Carlisle said.
''I don't know what that means,'' shot back Artest, genuinely puzzled.
I've followed the Pacers since the ABA days. And I've never, NEVER seen a more selfish, inconsistent egomaniac in the history of the franchise. This is probably Reggie Miller's last year, his last chance at a ring. And Artest pulls this garbage? Trade him, Larry. Trade him!
I didn't even know big league streetball had started their season.
Oh well, I doubt I am missing anything.
I see Mariotti on Around the Horn on Espn all the time.He is usually an egomaniac in love with himself which of course makes him perfect to write bout Artest...Saint Johns must be so proud
It is because of actions listed above that many people have shunned the NBA.
You probably also didn't notice that the felons on ice (NHL) didn't start their season due to a strike. It would sure be nice if the NBA could go on strike too, although it is fairly easy to tune them out even when they are playing.
What this kid needs is a good chair to the head!
Since so many professional basketball players seem to lack the basic fundamentals of proper dribbling, I refer to the league as the NBA Traveling Show.
Yeah, that about sums it up.
Personally, I consider basketball to be a gift from God. It's actually the state religion where I come from. The NBA is Satan's perversion of it.
The USA Men's Olympic basketball team was schooled by Argentina!
Let me repeat that...ARGENTINA!
I remember a time when the "Dream Team" would face the national teams of Brazil, Croatia, Lithuania, etc., and we'd be disappointed if they won by only three or four dozen points.
What the hell is happening?(!)
Haven't followed pro b-ball since, oh, the Rodman dayz.
If I could have double dribble, traveled, plamed the ball and fouled without getting called. I could have been a contender.
He's back in some minor league with a team in Cali I think.
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