Metta World Peace, Ron Artest-Metta World Peace (born Ronald William Artest, Jr., November 13, 1979) is an American professional basketball player who is currently with the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). World Peace gained a reputation as one of the league's premier defenders as he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004. He was a major participant in the Pacers–Pistons brawl and is known for his sometimes eccentric, outspoken behavior.As in Metta World Peace. A brief hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday morning made it official -- Ron Artest has changed his name to Metta World Peace. According to Artest's publicist, Courtney Barnes, Artest was not present for the ruling, but his attorney, Nahla Rajan, represented her client in front of commissioner Matthew C. St. George. "[Rajan] walked up, the judge said, 'We understand he wants to change his name and he wants to do so for personal reasons,' and it was granted," Barnes said. "That was it. It was that quick."
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James Worthy, nickname Big Game James-James Ager Worthy (born February 27, 1961) is a retired Hall of Fame American college and professional basketball player. Named as one of the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History, "Big Game James" was a seven-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA champion. A standout for the North Carolina Tar Heels, the 6 ft 9 in (2.05 m) small forward was the MOP of the 1982 NCAA Tournament and #1 pick of the 1982 NBA Draft. He was born in Gastonia, North Carolina. Worthy was an All-American high school basketball player at Ashbrook High School in Gastonia. Worthy averaged 21.5 points and 12.5 rebounds during his senior season, for a team that lost in the state championship game. Never was a nickname better suited to a player than James Worthy's moniker, "Big Game James." By the time he retired, Worthy owned a Most Outstanding Player Award from the 1982 NCAA Final Four and an MVP Award from the 1988 NBA Finals, he was a member of three NBA championship teams with the
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Mike Fratello + nickname The Czar- Michael Robert "Mike" Fratello born February 24, 1947 is nickname The Czar American color analyst and a professional basketball coach. He previously coached the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA, and is currently the head coach of the Ukraine national basketball team.
Funny story about the Czar, Mike Fratello, from the Memphis Commerical Appeal (or whatever the heck that paper is called). They were a good broadcast team.
When [Marv] Albert talks about Fratello, there's a lot of laughing and verbal jabbing. It's safe to say that
Funny story about the Czar, Mike Fratello, from the Memphis Commerical Appeal (or whatever the heck that paper is called). They were a good broadcast team.
When [Marv] Albert talks about Fratello, there's a lot of laughing and verbal jabbing. It's safe to say that
Earl Monroe, Nickname Earl The Pearl
Earl Monroe + Nickname Earl The Pearl---Vernon Earl Monroe born November 21, 1944: Earl The Pearlis the nickname of Vernon Earl Monroe, the NBA player.Monroe joined the NBA in 1967 and parlayed his talents into a distinguished 13-year career.
Earl is known for his flamboyant dribbling, passing, and play-making.In 1967, the two-time All-American was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the first round of the NBA draft.
He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in a season in which he averaged 24.3 points per game, and
Earl is known for his flamboyant dribbling, passing, and play-making.In 1967, the two-time All-American was drafted by the Baltimore Bullets in the first round of the NBA draft.
He won the NBA Rookie of the Year Award in a season in which he averaged 24.3 points per game, and
National Enquirer Whitney Houston
National Enquirer Whitney Houston---The National Enquirer has published an unauthorized photo of Whitney Houston in her casket.The singer was reportedly outfitted in her favorite purple dress, $500,000 worth of jewelry, and had gold slippers on her feet.
The photo was taken at the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, New Jersey.However, it has not been cleared as to how the Enquirer obtained the photo.
Whingham Funeral Home and the Houston family have yet to comment.
This is not the first time celebrity gossip has stirred an ethical debate by publishing a candid photo of a dead celebrity.
In 1977 the Enquirer featured a photo of Elvis Presley in his casket on its cover, and sold a reported 6.5 million copies.
National Enquirer who previously staged Whitney’s final moments in an utterly disgusting move reach a new
The photo was taken at the Whigham Funeral Home in Newark, New Jersey.However, it has not been cleared as to how the Enquirer obtained the photo.
Whingham Funeral Home and the Houston family have yet to comment.
This is not the first time celebrity gossip has stirred an ethical debate by publishing a candid photo of a dead celebrity.
In 1977 the Enquirer featured a photo of Elvis Presley in his casket on its cover, and sold a reported 6.5 million copies.
National Enquirer who previously staged Whitney’s final moments in an utterly disgusting move reach a new
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