The Ron Artest verdict hasn't even BEGUN

[Smooth Criminal]

Ron rtest judgement has not come yet. His trial as a Laker hasn't even commenced.

Regular Season? Does not count.

Against Durant? Does not count.

Against Utah? Does not count.

Against Phoenix? Does not count.


The final answer to the Ron Artest move and if it was a success or not only begins NOW against the Celtics...and Paul Pierce.

THIS IS WHY THE LAKERS GOT HIM. Not for the other BULL . This is why he got paid.

The Ron Artest story official begins its writing in game 1 of the NBA finals.

Oh it's begun alright, he just needs his final, and most important test (Wheelchair Pierce). It's begun because of the horrors he inflicted on KD, which make no mistake helped tremendously. He's proven he's able to do what we got him for, he just needs to show up on the biggest stage.

[Smooth Criminal]

the lakers have closed out EVERY series the past 2 years sans the Houston series on the road.

Lakers by 8 2nite.

Really? That's a fact I'm glad I heard

[HarlemHeat37]

Artest's success is entirely dependent on officiating..

He's an above average defender when he isn't allowed to handcheck, but he's a good defender when they allow him to, which is the majority of the time..Pierce is one of the best in the NBA at selling calls, so we'll see how the refs play it..

[NewJerSpur]

Sure would be interesting to see Artest guarding Pierce this time around. Neither is really that quick, but both have subtle moves along with physical styles of play that compensate for what they lack in terms of speed.

[spursfaninla]

so, what is the artest verdict so far in the finals?