The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering a plan to offer Metta World Peace a place on the coaching staff if he doesn't make the team's final 15-man roster.
Marc Stein and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com reported Friday the Lakers believe the 36-year-old veteran would be a positive influence on their young roster if he's prepared to make the quick transition to coaching as an assistant to Luke Walton.
World Peace, previously known as Ron Artest and The Panda's Friend, might not be ready to commit to retirement, though. Sources told ESPN.com he's expected to seek other options to keep playing if the Lakers let him go before Monday's roster deadline.
In August, he told ESPN.com's Ian Begley he's still confident in his playing ability. The 2004 Defensive Player of the Year explained his lackluster numbers with Los Angeles last season were merely due to a lack of playing time.
"So if I don't play, like this year on the Lakers I could have averaged 15 or 20 on the Lakers if I played, easily," World Peace said. "But you know, I'll be supportive [if I don't play]. But the only thing that gets me f ...
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Lakers Reportedly Interested in Metta World Peace Becoming Assistant Coach
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