Artest Says He's Signing with Lakers

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

The Rodman Artest comparisons aren't legit IMO. Rodman might have been crazy and done so really stupid things, but he had a high basketball IQ and knew his role. Artest's basketball IQ ain't a whole lot higher than his real IQ. Rodman never had nights where he went 3 for 20 from the field.

[ginobili's bald spot]

Sheed would whip Artest's ass. Duncan would whip Pao Gasol. Ginobili would pull some crazy Argentine on Kobe. Tony parker would get owned by Derek Fisher. Richard Jefferson would make Bynum his .

Homer much?

[KSeal]

Still not sure if this is legit. Ron has been saying all kinds of bull lately.

[Culburn369]

Ron has had an odd man crush on Kobe for a while. That's why he got so emotional during the playoffs im guessing.

The goodsPERIOD

Bald, you know precisely where the bear s in the buckwheat.

Matzel, Matzel, good things.

[Muser]

I don't see how this could happen though, I mean Artest would want more than the MLE, surely? If the Lakers can afford that then they could've just offered Ariza more and kept him, why change a winning team?

I call BS until an official source.

[benefactor]

Sheed would whip Artest's ass. Duncan would whip Pao Gasol. Ginobili would pull some crazy Argentine on Kobe. Tony parker would get owned by Derek Fisher. Richard Jefferson would make Bynum his . And Pop would just kick Phil Jackson in one of his legs.

Eh...I don't know. I think Artest could probably take Sheed one on one.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

Homer much?

I love how the one significant advantage SA has at one position over LA is the position where he said LA's player would own SA's player.

[Artest93]

Well, Laker fans, here's what to expect from Ron Ron in the triangle offense:

PURE CHAOS

[DAF86]

Yes!!!!!!!!

[KSeal]

I don't see how this could happen though, I mean Artest would want more than the MLE, surely? If the Lakers can afford that then they could've just offered Ariza more and kept him, why change a winning team?

I call BS until an official source.

Yeah, I think this may be bull . But it was said by many that Ron would only get the full MLE if he leaves Houston and I do think if the Lakers can get him for that much it's for the better. More money to sign Lamar and you could argue Ron makes the Lakers better then when they had Ariza.

[ginobili's bald spot]

I love how the one significant advantage SA has at one position over LA is the position where he said LA's player would own SA's player.

I didn't even notice that. maybe he was being sarcastic then. My bad.

[scottspurs]

I love how the one significant advantage SA has at one position over LA is the position where he said LA's player would own SA's player.

If it was fight Tony Parker would get owned by Derek Fisher.

[DrHouse]

Can't speak to the validity of a Twitter posting but if anyone can keep Ron Artest in check it's Phil Jackson.

He is a major upgrade over Ariza in every way. Better passing, shooting, defense, etc.

[jacobdrj]

If this holds up, it will be interesting to see how the PJ and Ron Artest relationship works out...Granted, he did coach Dennis Rodman at one point...

By the way, Marion Hossa went to the Chicago Blackhaws--not the Pittsburgh Penguins.

He went from the Penguins to the 2008 Stanley Cup Champion Red Wings...

[DAF86]

I love how the one significant advantage SA has at one position over LA is the position where he said LA's player would own SA's player.

I didn't even notice that. maybe he was being sarcastic then. My bad.

Maybe he's just from Argentina.

[DUNCANownsKOBE2]

I didn't even notice that. maybe he was being sarcastic then. My bad.

I think he was talking about an actual fight, not basketball.

[jacobdrj]

Just asking who IYHO who is the 2nd coach that can control Artest?

Adleman dealt with Artest in Sacremento and Houston better than any other coach before him. Larry Bird may have been able to do it, but that is neither here nor there.

And in fairness, Rodman wasn't nearly as crazy as Artest. What he did on the floor needed little encouragement from his coaches based on what Daly seemed to point out.

[KSeal]

It's the front story on CBSSPORT and on Real GM. Please be true!!!!

[scottspurs]

Maybe he's just from Argentina.

Have you ever fought someone from Argentina? Watch out cause you won't see it coming........................

[Red Hawk #21]

I hope Ron Ron takes 1/2 the shots from Kobe.

That's exactly what I think will happen, and I don't think Kobe and Co. will be happy when Ron starts over dribbling and taking ill-advised jumpers.

[scottspurs]

I think he was talking about an actual fight, not basketball.

And we have a Winner

[redzero]

I shat brix... and lol at all the people in this topic.

[DAF86]

Can't speak to the validity of a Twitter posting but if anyone can keep Ron Artest in check it's Phil Jackson.

He is a major upgrade over Ariza in every way. Better passing, shooting, defense, etc.

You are underating the effect of bad shot selection and low BB IQ. Besides the thought of Artest's defense beign better than Ariza's at this point of their careers is at least arguable.

[Reeko_Htown]

Enjoy Ron Laker fans. He'll definitely entertain.

[KSeal]

I think if Ron starts doing stupid Phil and Kobe will tell him what's up and hopefully he respects those guys enough to listen. It is a risky move by LA, but I support it, we could be quite a bit better if all goes well. The fact that Luke Walton won't be our starter next year makes me very happy.