Ron Artest: Fool or Man of Integrity?!?!?

Cowboys3356 · 11-11-2004, 08:57 PM

What do you think about Ron Artest claiming he needs some time off from playing basketball to rest up because he has been working so hard on his rap CD? Seems logical to me especially since he said that after his CD is released on Nov 23rd he can come back to playing basketball full time. What a great guy!

benchwarmer · 11-11-2004, 08:58 PM

Sounds like something Terrell Owens would say. Maybe Artest should create a website...

Akrobat · 11-11-2004, 09:05 PM

I just think Artest has a disease/is mentally challenged. It seems like there is something wrong with him that he can't control. With that being said, Artest plays the game harder than 99% of the people in the league, so his dedication to the game shouldn't be questioned.

CMH · 11-11-2004, 09:31 PM

I think it's even worse that now we know it isn't HIS cd, but rather an Allure (R&B female group) CD in which he is the executive producer.

While I think being an executive producer does take more work than just singing over a couple of tracks, it seriously questions his committment to the game of basketball.

That being said, I think it's fair to say that he should decide how much basketball means to him rather than the fans or the media. However, he should be punished (fined, suspended without pay) if he doesn't want to play ball.

Word is that he is seriously considering retirement if the Pacers win the championship this season.

benchwarmer · 11-11-2004, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by YankeePride

Word is that he is seriously considering retirement if the Pacers win the championship this season.

I'll venture and guess and say the Pacers wont be winning the championship, and Artest will be back.

Infact, Jermain just went down again with a ankle injury.

Dagrims · 11-11-2004, 10:31 PM

I loved hearing the audio from his press conference. A reporter asks him what he thinks of the coach's comment that he's compromising the integrity of the team, and Artest asks what the word integrity means. He honestly had no clue.

IamIowa · 11-11-2004, 11:03 PM

Irresponsible
Immature
Idiotic
Insane

Your boss doesn't pay you millions of dollars to take any days off let alone days within the first week of the season.

If he was "Executive Producer" then the timing of everything should have been considered and done during the offseason.

eswan9 · 11-11-2004, 11:07 PM

This guy really takes the cake

I remember when he was coming up with the Bulls seeing him and loving his intensity and his willingness to get down and dirty on the court. I was sorry to see him get traded.

Now he is just a shadow of himself...is the NBA going to be run by these ...ahem...professionals. And if so , can the league survive. Or will we be subject to the likes of the 64-60 final which happened recently.

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streetballer67 · 11-11-2004, 11:50 PM

Option 4, I am pretty sure that he knows what he is doing though, getting some good Publicity for his CD.

Dougiestyle · 11-11-2004, 11:56 PM

Comparing TO and Artest is a little bit of a stretch.

TO has said some things which I disliked, and he screamed at a coach on the sideline. I have no problems with his celebrations, except the Dallas star thing (and I HATTTTE the Boys).

Artest threw a TV, got in fights, etc. TO is egocentric, Artest is destructive.

Cowboys3356 · 11-12-2004, 12:31 AM

Of course lets not forget that during his rookie season with the Bulls he applied for a part time job at Circuit City and listed Jerry Krause as a reference!!! When he was asked why he did that, he replied "I wanted the employee discount on the electronics".

This guy is a nut job!!!

Dougiestyle · 11-12-2004, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cowboys3356

Of course lets not forget that during his rookie season with the Bulls he applied for a part time job at Circuit City and listed Jerry Krause as a reference!!! When he was asked why he did that, he replied "I wanted the employee discount on the electronics".

This guy is a nut job!!!

HAHAHAHA!

Now that's funny!

Jeremy Weimer · 11-12-2004, 05:41 AM

The dude has to have some mental issues going on. I mean to him things like this are no big deal. It's like he honestly believes he's acting normally and not asking for any big thing. I mean seriously, asking for time off a week after the NBA season started? A few weeks after you just had 4 months off? What the **** is this guys problem?

KILLERBS24 · 11-12-2004, 05:55 AM

Well I guess its better to ask for time off cuz your 'tired' than to just up and quit so you can go do drugs like Ricky

andjbock · 11-12-2004, 12:04 PM

I understand what Ron is doing. There are 12 people on an NBA squad, but there aren't any teams anymore. He is doing what he wants regardless of what happens around him.

Skipaway · 11-12-2004, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Cowboys3356

What do you think about Ron Artest claiming he needs some time off from playing basketball to rest up because he has been working so hard on his rap CD? Seems logical to me especially since he said that after his CD is released on Nov 23rd he can come back to playing basketball full time. What a great guy!

That's not what he "claimed". He claimed his motivation was never music but making himself more available to his four children, daughters Sade and Diamond and sons Ron III and Jeron.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/column...arc&id=1921048

It just happened that he used the free time in studio.

marioh · 11-12-2004, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cowboys3356

Of course lets not forget that during his rookie season with the Bulls he applied for a part time job at Circuit City and listed Jerry Krause as a reference!!! When he was asked why he did that, he replied "I wanted the employee discount on the electronics".

This guy is a nut job!!!

Cowboys3356 · 11-12-2004, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Skipaway

That's not what he "claimed". He claimed his motivation was never music but making himself more available to his four children, daughters Sade and Diamond and sons Ron III and Jeron.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/column...arc&id=1921048

It just happened that he used the free time in studio.

Looks like someone has been "drinking the cool-aid" that Ron is selling!!!

rogmax11 · 11-12-2004, 04:03 PM

I'd let Ron A finish the CD, then play it--and only it--at every intermission, time-out, and during half-time. At some point in time, say about game three or four, a critical mass of outrage will be achieved and the entire attending crowd, the dancing girls, the referees, the TV and radio crews, the mascots, and the two teams will rise as one, uh, critical mass and rend the Artist Formerly Known As Artest limb from limb, thus restoring the space-time continuum to the proper harmonious state.

eswan9 · 11-12-2004, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rogmax11

I'd let Ron A finish the CD, then play it--and only it--at every intermission, time-out, and during half-time. At some point in time, say about game three or four, a critical mass of outrage will be achieved and the entire attending crowd, the dancing girls, the referees, the TV and radio crews, the mascots, and the two teams will rise as one, uh, critical mass and rend the Artist Formerly Known As Artest limb from limb, thus restoring the space-time continuum to the proper harmonious state.

View Poll Results: What do you think of Ron Artest needing time off to finish his rap CD?
Makes sense to me, he said he would play again when he finished the CD!	3	6.98%
I understand, I told my boss the same thing yesterday!	8	18.60%
Stupidest thing you have EVER heard of!	8	18.60%
Ron Artest should win the lifetime JUST SHUT UP AWARD from the Mike & Mike Show	24	55.81%
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11-11-2004, 08:57 PM	#1
Cowboys3356 All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,572	Ron Artest: Fool or Man of Integrity?!?!? What do you think about Ron Artest claiming he needs some time off from playing basketball to rest up because he has been working so hard on his rap CD? Seems logical to me especially since he said that after his CD is released on Nov 23rd he can come back to playing basketball full time. What a great guy! Last edited by Cowboys3356; 11-11-2004 at 09:02 PM.

11-11-2004, 09:05 PM	#3
Akrobat All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 922	I just think Artest has a disease/is mentally challenged. It seems like there is something wrong with him that he can't control. With that being said, Artest plays the game harder than 99% of the people in the league, so his dedication to the game shouldn't be questioned. __________________ Writers-Bloc -- Boston Saints -1990: Player to be Announced

11-11-2004, 10:31 PM	#6
Dagrims Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,827	I loved hearing the audio from his press conference. A reporter asks him what he thinks of the coach's comment that he's compromising the integrity of the team, and Artest asks what the word integrity means. He honestly had no clue. __________________ "Read books, get brain."

11-11-2004, 11:03 PM	#7
IamIowa Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 216	Irresponsible Immature Idiotic Insane Your boss doesn't pay you millions of dollars to take any days off let alone days within the first week of the season. If he was "Executive Producer" then the timing of everything should have been considered and done during the offseason. __________________ Boston Redsox - Baseball Maelstrom Co-Commish, 1995 runner-up Iowa Stormraiders - New World 1984 Champion, 1986 Champion, 1987 runner-up, 1988 champion, 1993 runner-up Los Angeles Dodgers - DBLC

11-11-2004, 08:58 PM	#2
benchwarmer Banned Join Date: May 2004 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 1,461	Sounds like something Terrell Owens would say. Maybe Artest should create a website...

11-11-2004, 09:31 PM	#4
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	I think it's even worse that now we know it isn't HIS cd, but rather an Allure (R&B female group) CD in which he is the executive producer. While I think being an executive producer does take more work than just singing over a couple of tracks, it seriously questions his committment to the game of basketball. That being said, I think it's fair to say that he should decide how much basketball means to him rather than the fans or the media. However, he should be punished (fined, suspended without pay) if he doesn't want to play ball. Word is that he is seriously considering retirement if the Pacers win the championship this season.

11-11-2004, 11:07 PM	#8
eswan9 Minors (Double A) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 195	This guy really takes the cake I remember when he was coming up with the Bulls seeing him and loving his intensity and his willingness to get down and dirty on the court. I was sorry to see him get traded. Now he is just a shadow of himself...is the NBA going to be run by these ...ahem...professionals. And if so , can the league survive. Or will we be subject to the likes of the 64-60 final which happened recently. NBA __________________ The Cubs Curse lives!! Long Live the Curse "Chicago baseball fans, who are composites of scar tissue and mortifying memories..." - George F. Will Last World Series Championship: White Sox - 2005 Cubs - 1908 ... And then there was one EVERLASTING curse...

11-11-2004, 11:50 PM	#9
streetballer67 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,004	Option 4, I am pretty sure that he knows what he is doing though, getting some good Publicity for his CD. __________________ Visit Here!!!

11-11-2004, 11:56 PM	#10
Dougiestyle All Star Reserve Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 922	Comparing TO and Artest is a little bit of a stretch. TO has said some things which I disliked, and he screamed at a coach on the sideline. I have no problems with his celebrations, except the Dallas star thing (and I HATTTTE the Boys). Artest threw a TV, got in fights, etc. TO is egocentric, Artest is destructive.

11-12-2004, 12:31 AM	#11
Cowboys3356 All Star Starter Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,572	Of course lets not forget that during his rookie season with the Bulls he applied for a part time job at Circuit City and listed Jerry Krause as a reference!!! When he was asked why he did that, he replied "I wanted the employee discount on the electronics". This guy is a nut job!!!

11-12-2004, 05:41 AM	#13
Jeremy Weimer Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,411	The dude has to have some mental issues going on. I mean to him things like this are no big deal. It's like he honestly believes he's acting normally and not asking for any big thing. I mean seriously, asking for time off a week after the NBA season started? A few weeks after you just had 4 months off? What the **** is this guys problem?

11-12-2004, 05:55 AM	#14
KILLERBS24 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 938	Well I guess its better to ask for time off cuz your 'tired' than to just up and quit so you can go do drugs like Ricky

11-12-2004, 12:04 PM	#15
andjbock Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Somerville, MA, USA Bats: Right Throws: Left Posts: 3,637	I understand what Ron is doing. There are 12 people on an NBA squad, but there aren't any teams anymore. He is doing what he wants regardless of what happens around him.

11-12-2004, 04:03 PM	#19
rogmax11 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,320	I'd let Ron A finish the CD, then play it--and only it--at every intermission, time-out, and during half-time. At some point in time, say about game three or four, a critical mass of outrage will be achieved and the entire attending crowd, the dancing girls, the referees, the TV and radio crews, the mascots, and the two teams will rise as one, uh, critical mass and rend the Artist Formerly Known As Artest limb from limb, thus restoring the space-time continuum to the proper harmonious state.