Ron Artest
Ron Artest
Metta World Peaceis an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. He was known as Ron Artest before legally changing his name in September 2011...
came deserved games good hard tough win worked
It was good to get a win. All the games are tough right now. We came here to get a win. We worked hard and deserved to win tonight.
both kindness knack players separates strong tough trying
They both have a knack for making tough shots, and it kind of separates them from all the other players. They?re really quick, strong and can jump. So it separates them from all the other players that?s trying to get to where they are.
good hit leave needed open ready shoot team
You've got to be ready at all times. They have a really good team and they showed us some things we needed to see. They can really shoot the ball. If you leave them open a little bit, they're going to hit shots.
basketball emotional focus good playing reported upset
I think it's good for the Pacers (that I'm leaving). I think they will be able to focus on playing basketball. I can focus on playing basketball myself and be very happy. I'm upset that I won't be with Donnie Walsh anymore. It was an emotional meeting, but it wasn't like what was reported on TV. We had a good conversation.
looking
We play like a team, ... Sometimes I may not score. I was not looking to score. The buckets came.
trying
I was just trying to do what I do,
adjusting early expect felt games hit ready surprised
I was just ready, ready for anything. I was surprised (at early success). I didn't expect to hit my first three. But I felt good, even early in the day I felt good. I've got to do a little more adjusting to the game. It will come with more games played.
behind cool court gave liked stay suspension
It was really cool. I was back after the long suspension and they gave me an ovation. I liked that they were behind me. It's important that I go out there and do the right thing on the court and stay on the court this year.
catch jumping middle
It's a new team, a new beginning, jumping right into the fire, right in the middle of the season. I think I'm going to catch on really fast.
adjustment last left style timing totally
It's an adjustment because when I left last season, it was totally a different style than what it is now. I have to get my timing back and adjust to the new style of play.
bit bounce deal games happened putting team winning
It's happened to me before. It wasn't, like, the first time. I'm a little bit (more) able to deal with it and bounce back and be that much better. . . . I'm not going to think about putting the team on my shoulders. We're just going to think about winning games the same way we've been winning games.
sacramento supposed
It's cool. That's what they're supposed to do. I'm a Sacramento King, and if you come to Arco Arena, you already know how it's going to be.
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gonna order road toughness trying understand
(The fans) understand that we're trying to make the playoffs. In order to do that, we're gonna need our fans. Now we have to go on the road and show some toughness on the road.