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Artest on the Lakers: A List of Pros and Cons
Artest on the Lakers: A List of Pros and Cons
My name is Patrick Crawley (a.k.a. The Basketball Fiend). I’m new to the FanSided roster, but I’ve been the managing editor over at Basketball Fiend for a year. I’m looking forward to contributing to Sir Charles in Charge and working with great writers like Andrew, Justin, ...
Sweet Jesus, Ron Artest’s Tribute To Michael Jackson Is Bad, It’s Bad, You Know It
Sweet Jesus, Ron Artest’s Tribute To Michael Jackson Is Bad, It’s Bad, You Know It
sportressofblogitude.com — Hoo boy, where to begin with this one. There’s simply too much crazy going on here. I ‘m afraid if I think too much about it, I’ll get sucked down into Artest’s vortex of insanity, never to return. Yikes. Good luck with all that, Kobe. [H/T Deadspin] (more) Sweet Jesus, Ron Artest’s Tribute To Michael Jackson Is ...
Shannon Brown Stays in Town
Shannon Brown Stays in Town
lakeshowlife.com — The Lakers have reached an agreement with Shannon Brown keeping the athletic combo guard in L.A. for two more years. Shanwow re-ups According to the Los Angeles Times , the deal is worth $4.2 million with a player option for the second year. Brown worked his way into Phil ... (more) Shannon Brown Stays in Town
Ron Artest’s Tribute To Michael Jackson: Video (NSFW)
Ron Artest’s Tribute To Michael Jackson: Video (NSFW)
sportsrubbish.com — With Michael Jackson’s memorial service being held tomorrow, the flood of tributes is only just beginning. Ron Artest made his own heartfelt contribution to the genre, recording this profanity-laced song called “Michael Michael” (language obviously not safe for work). ... (more) Ron Artest’s Tribute To Michael Jackson: Video (NSFW)
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Basketball Fiend — ... step it up, GMs. Open the checkbook. Shell out some cash. Make an offer that can’t be refused. Get these guys a damn contract! (Dammit!) (I’m looking at you, Sam Presti.) 4. Is Ron Artest a good fit for the Lakers? I have a feeling you’re going to kill me if I say “it’s complicated.” But…it’s complicated. Ron-Ron is a complex player. For every positive reason to sign Ron Artest, there is a corres Ron Artest in L.A. ponding negative reason. (For a full list of pros and cons, check out the article I wrote for Sir Charles in Charge last week.) On one hand, Artest gives you a ...

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