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Artest rips TNT analyst Charles Barkley
Whether it was Mark Cuban questioning his character or Mike Dunleavy calling it a risk for the Lakers acquire him, Ron Artest has responded to his critics so far this season with a wink and a shrug. The timing of some seemingly innocuous criticism from TNT analyst Charles Barkley, however, ...
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unathleticmag.com — The NBA on TNT has come up with some pretty nifty stuff in the past and it’s... pretty hilarious when some of these guys get together with kids, regular Joe’s, and other folks to make a mockery of themselves. (more) Ten of the Funniest NBA on TNT Commercials
Artest is Lakers' calming influence?
ocregister.com — Ding column: As Bynum gets heated, Artest steps in.... (more) Artest is Lakers' calming influence?
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Solomon: New guy Ariza seems out of place in lead role
chron.com — Trevor Ariza tried to downplay his first game against the Los Angeles Lakers, the team in the... city where he grew up. The team he helped win the NBA championship last summer. The team that shortly after the victory parade told him they would rather ... (more) Solomon: New guy Ariza seems out of place in lead role
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Tru Warier To Barkley : Vernon Maxwell Is A Role Model
Can't Stop The Bleeding — TNT went flufftastic on the Lakers F Thursday night, and following clips of Artest hanging out in a recording studio, the TMZ offices and explaining his haircut, Charles Barkley suggested that perhaps the Aubernica brawler would be better served concentrating on hoops. Hours later, Artest took the fight to (where else) Twitter, as the Riverside Press-Enterprise’s Jeff Eisenberg recounts. “He tried to turn the whole story around,” Artest said. “TNT was trying to make me look good, but Charles was trying to make me ...

Ron Artest vs. Charles Barkley
The Big Lead — ... Barkley: Here’s background - Artest called Barkley overrated last year. Barkley then said Artest had no credibility. “TNT was trying to make me look good, but Charles was trying to make me look bad. They were pointing out a lot of good things I was doing, and Charles totally took my spotlight. He could have picked another time to do that.” Then, came this great line from Artest: “What’s worse; rapping or driving drunk?” Zing? [Press-Enterprise via CSTB]

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