The artist formerly known as Ron Artest has had his fair share of antics, both on and off the court, throughout his 13-year career. Some have been humorous, others have been worrisome, but overall, they're just plain fun to witness.
Here are five of World Peace's most outstanding moments throughout his NBA tenure:
The Brawl at Auburn Hills
During a 2004 game against the Detroit Pistons, World Peace, then with the Indiana Pacers, got in a scuffle with Pistons center Ben Wallace over what was being disputed as a hard foul. This altercation led to John Green, a fan at the Palace at Auburn Hills, throwing a cup of Diet Coke at World Peace.
And as we all know, the rest is history.
World Peace was issued a 73-game suspension for his brawl in the bleachers and received a sentence of one year's probation alongside then-teammate Stephen Jackson.
From the Court...to the Studio?
In yet another confusing day in Pacers history, World Peace requested time off for what he was chalking up to rehabbing his body and resting. Controversy surrounded this request, as rumors quickly circulated that he was really taking time off to prepare to promote his upcoming rap album.
The Pacers' front office vehemently denied any speculation that there was any validity to this rumor. Team president Donnie Walsh even vouched for World Peace, stating that his out-of-shape body was reason enough for the former all-star to take time off.
In a 2004 interview with ESPN, Walsh said,
He came into camp weighing 260 pounds. It was the first time in his career he hasn't really been in shape. The hea...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
