The Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest might have had two off nights on this recent road trip, including only scoring three points last night against the Detroit Pistons, but there is no denying that Artest is an integral piece to the Lakers' three-peat desires. He brings toughness, defense and as he displayed in last year's NBA Finals, key spot scoring.
But while so important to the Lakers, Ron Artest has been misunderstood during his career because, on the surface, he appears to be a photocopy of Dennis Rodman, who played in the 1990s on Michael Jordan & Phil Jackson’s Chicago Bulls.
Artest dyes his hair and has the tattoos that remind everyone of the eccentric Rodman. Artest even goes on talk shows in his underwear that recalls Rodman dressing up in a wedding dress for a book signing.
And, even on the court, both players are former NBA Defensive Players of the Year. They get after opposing players and referees equally. Both players get under the skin of the player they are guarding. They bring attitude and intensity to the court and play like their lives depend upon it. Both are great players in their own rights.
But, th ...
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NBA LA Lakers: Why Phil Jackson Says Ron Artest Is Nothing Like Dennis Rodman
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