Metta World Peace's best basketball days are behind him. His primary appeal is as an offbeat personality which profits more from his presence than his play.
Because of this, going to China would be the smartest professional decision he can make. Shortly after being amnestied by the L.A. Lakers, World Peace discouraged any NBA team from bidding on his services.
Per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, he said:
"I don't really want to play for anybody. I don't want to go anywhere. I want to go to China, or coach or play arena football."
Many of the things World Peace says have to be taken with a grain of salt, but the mention of playing in China should be taken seriously. Per McMenamin's report, World Peace has already spoken with former Houston Rocket and Chinese hoops legend Yao Ming about the possibilities.
A precedence for former NBA players experiencing on-court and monetary success in China has already been set. Two-time NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury has become a star on the court and a respected leader in the CBA (Chinese Basketball Association).
He's a four-time CBA All- ...
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Article written by Brian Mazique
Metta World Peace Would Be Smart to Take His Talents to China
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