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thesportcount.com - 8/18/2008

WHY? Ron Artest selects #96 for Houston Jersey

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While many players show an unnerving committment to single jersey number throughout their career, Count favourite and Tru Warrior, Ron Artest has demonstrated an unparallelled propensity to change his number mid career. Why has Ron chosen this, the 5th number in his pro-career?

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