New York Knicks forward Ron Artest Metta World Peace is giving fans even greater reason to love him. According to his Twitter account, he's going to afford the fans an opportunity to give the eccentric forward a new moniker heading into the new season.
World Peace wanted to clear the air of any rumors that he might be legally changing his name again, as he did back in 2011 when he went from Ron Artest to Metta World Peace.
With a name like Metta World Peace, you really wouldn't think he needs a nickname. But the Knicks star is nothing if not a man of the people, so he's taking suggestions on his website and will make a decision in two weeks.
It's really just another reason why World Peace should be a huge hit in New York next season.
After being amnestied by the Los Angeles Lakers on July 11, the New York native agreed to terms with the hometown Knicks on July 15.
Despite World Peace's declining numbers on the court, Magic Johnson of ESPN took to Twitter to declare that the move made the Knicks a title contender:
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