Artest Thinking About Going Home?
For such a mediocre team, the New York Knicks sure do draw a lot of attention. I guess it has a lot to do with that whole train-wreck theory; it’s near impossible to look away. Just imagine how much more interesting they’d become if they added the League’s most combustible element to the mess?
NY native Ron Artest, in the area yesterday to play against the Nets, talked about the possibility of playing for his hometown team.
“No matter how much you think about it, it’s going to present itself,” Artest said.
“There’s so many things you have to take into consideration: The season, my agent, the teams. It’s definitely my decision, but you have to take advice.”
Nothing would make me happier than Ron joining the Knicks. Absolutely nothing.
Already, I can picture Isiah sending Ron-Ron into the stands to beat down some of those unruly fans. Make it happen, Dolan!
Update: SLAM contributor Michael Tillery had a chance to build with Ron Artest this past summer, and you can read the interview on his website.
30 Responses to “Artest Thinking About Going Home?”
Dec.19 at 4:07 pm
Bigi says:
Randolph & Ron Ron…In the same team?This would be the ultimate christmas present!!!!!Santa Claus or Isiah make the deal…
Dec.19 at 4:08 pm
TADOne says:
At least Ron would actually care.
Dec.19 at 4:11 pm
jay says:
we got Ron Artest Ya’ll..ok not yet but we will.
Dec.19 at 4:13 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
*counts backwards from 45,000,000*
Dec.19 at 4:13 pm
Saku 39 says:
Yeah, Knicks games are like a train-wreck, except the fans are the victims.
Dec.19 at 4:19 pm
Kadavour says:
People make too much of Artest’s off-court antics and past indiscretions. At the end of the day, he’s a work horse and plays with his heart. He’d do fine on the same squad with z-bo. Same for S. Jacks. Look at what he’s done for the Yay since his return. Media sensationalism has warped some ppl’s minds, they can “piss and tell em its rain” and they’ll accept it.
Dec.19 at 4:24 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
In a recent piece, Ron-Ron claimed to be on the same level as Kobe and LeBron. So, if nothing else, he’s got a good sense of humor. While he remains an outstanding defender, he freelances too much on offense and settles for the three WAY more than he should. He needs to be on a contending team with a dominant personality to keep him in check, like the Spurs. NOT the Knicks.
Dec.19 at 4:27 pm
Captain America says:
For a Ron-Ron Knicks team fans, the new marketing slogan: Come for the game, stay for a beat down.
Dec.19 at 4:28 pm
TADOne says:
I agree Russ. But from a pure comedic stand point, can you imagine Zeke trying to call out Artest for having ‘no heart’?
Dec.19 at 4:39 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
It’s hard to figure out a trade that would work, since the Knicks don’t have that many expiring contracts, and all the young guys are still on rookie deals. Figure if the Kings were to trade him to New York, they’d also want the Knicks to eat one of their bad contracts–probably either Kenny Thomas or Shareef. (I can’t imagine the Kings just letting Ron-Ron walk.) Here’s a deal that works under the cap that would be amazing: Marbury and Balkman for Artest, Thomas AND Shareef.
Dec.19 at 4:43 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Of course Sac would then have to flip Bibby too, but I’m sure they could find a taker. Like Cleveland, for Eric Snow, Ira Newble and Donyell Marshall.
Dec.19 at 5:16 pm
underdog says:
Russ, you would be hell of a fantasy GM.
Dec.19 at 5:25 pm
Russ Bengtson says:
Don’t say the f-word.
Dec.19 at 5:45 pm
d.Y. says:
Ha. Come to NY Ron. The punch is already spiked, but there’s always room for more vodka.
Dec.19 at 7:10 pm
Harlem_World says:
This would be horrible for the Knicks.
Dec.19 at 7:39 pm
King without a crown says:
Wouldn’t surprise if it happened
Dec.19 at 9:47 pm
albie1kenobi says:
any words on availability of Tinsley?
Dec.19 at 9:51 pm
RPM says:
I’m a Nets fan and as much a
Dec.19 at 9:51 pm
RPM says:
I’m a Nets fan and as much a
Dec.19 at 9:52 pm
RPM says:
I’m a Nets fan and as much as I love J Kidd. They should trade him for a big man or PF, then sign Stevie Franchise, who to the best of my knowledge, is home mowing his lawn. Holla back
Dec.19 at 11:39 pm
james belisle says:
the pistons would take him…lol
but he would indeed make a good fit on the spurs…. also to l.a. with kobe
Dec.20 at 3:20 am
Kevin says:
Artest might be bigger than Dwight Howard proportionate to his height… :/ shoulda played football.
Dec.20 at 3:26 am
dacre says:
same goes for Yao hey Kevin?…
well his head anyway.
Dec.20 at 8:02 am
t.dot dude says:
why do the knicks want to be made fun of
Dec.20 at 8:03 am
t.dot dude says:
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH lousy knicks HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
Dec.20 at 9:17 am
LAN says:
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! get out of sac but wait o new york. wat position would b worst? but it would b funner 2 watch if he went 2 ny. therl b no 50 point loses if he was ther he’d start start a punch on with isiah if that happened n maybz he’ll help harden curry the f**k up
Dec.20 at 11:48 am
FLUD says:
Russ…seriously. If Artest was on the Spurs, They’d murder one the whole league. Jesus.
Dec.21 at 2:39 am
Mike says:
The Knicks arent even a team man its not even about basketball its all a drama show everythings messed up. They got to FIRE ISIAH. Get Kobe and Ron artest trade Stephon marbury and David Lee. That’s what I would do if I were Dolan.
Dec.21 at 2:44 am
Wizards Fan says:
he would go good with the bulls. artest would’ve shined if the deal went through that would send kobe to the bulls, wallace to the lakers, ben gordon (and others) to sacramento, and artest to the lakers.
Dec.21 at 11:15 am
mr. first draft pick says:
a ron artistwont be good on the nicks .hes sorry man. hes combustable and will explode man. remember deroit and the pacers. he exploded. he was lucky i wasnt there. i would have fixed him the phase.