Ron Artest in Peak Shape (Report)

[AirTupac]

Metta World Peace is in absolute peak shape. Much was made last season about how MWP came in out of shape and didn’t find himself until halfway through the season due in part to injuries he wasn’t able to treat during the lockout. But he says he’s 15 pounds lighter than he was last fall, and from watching him play, he’s not lying. We interviewed Antawn Jamison after the scrimmage, and he couldn’t stop raving about how great MWP looks and is playing. With attention focused on Steve Nash, Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard, this could spell trouble for opponents.

- Speaking of Antawn Jamison, you can see almost immediately why he’s averaged 19.5 points per game for his career. The guy just has a knack for the bucket, whether it’s utilizing his unique array of floaters and leaners, or finding the space in the half court to get himself open for a jumper. He told us how excited he is about the team vibe he’s already feeling, with new/hungry blood from himself, Nash, Howard and Jodie Meeks* joining the likes of Bryant with a championship in mind. Jamison can’t stop smiling as he walks around the facility.
*Meeks was also in the building, but did not scrimmage.

http://blog.lakers.com/lakers/2012/09/21/lal-scrimmage-notes-92112/

Ron Ron :bowdown:

[Dictator]

:eek: :eek: :eek:

[Meticode]

*sighs*

[ZeN]

Link?

[Baby Arm Johnso]

Great news for Laker fans! Can't wait to see if all the new players can find some early chemistry and get on a roll!

Lakers players have been pretty low key and trying to keep the hype to a minimum . . . Lakers fans have pretty high expectations . . . I for one can't wait for the season to get under way

[AirTupac]

Link?

http://blog.lakers.com/lakers/2012/09/21/lal-scrimmage-notes-92112/

Updated in OP

[d.bball.guy]

D-Fish was there too...right in the feels

[dbugz]

Ron Artest is going to carry those scrubs into another title.

[Mr. Jabbar]

Focus on artest, let kobe,dwight,nash,gasol beat you :oldlol:

[IGotACoolStory]

More important to the Lakers team this season?
a) Ron Artest
b) Phil Jackson
c) Jerry West

[G-Funk]

This Laker team is goinyg to be great

[04mzwach]

Artest gonna light 'em up and shut 'em down on the other end. :pimp:

[mariodeathgrip]

Ronny getting the pressure!! Knows he can't be a weak link!! Jobs on the line!! Coming in full focus!! Every game matters!!! No mercy!!!:cheers:

[G-Funk]

Ronny getting the pressure!! Knows he can't be a weak link!! Jobs on the line!! Coming in full focus!! Every game matters!!! No mercy!!!:cheers:
church

[talkingconch]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mar3m7UOkO1qg4c28.gif

[swi7ch]

I think Jamison has a crush on MWP.

[dbugz]

LeBron and KD doesn't need to stat pad anymore coz Ron already have the MVP award on his pocket.

[macpierce]

ill believe it when i see it

[oh the horror]

If Metta is in peak shape, then he will be dangerous. Dude was looking decent in the second half of last season.

[Fawker]

regardless of what shape he's in he is still a bi polar nutt job and will probably do some more unexplainable shit.

[lilgodfather1]

He can be in peak shape, but you can't beat father time who is the most dominant player in all sports. Takes MVP's and turns them into role players, takes role players and puts them in wheelchairs, and takes people in wheelchairs to meet their makers in their sleep.

[Flagrant 2]

He can be in peak shape, but you can't beat father time who is the most dominant player in all sports. Takes MVP's and turns them into role players, takes role players and puts them in wheelchairs, and takes people in wheelchairs to meet their makers in their sleep.
This begs the question - Is Father Time GOAT?

[jjayfive]

This begs the question - Is Father Time GOAT?

no way! KOBE>>>FATHER TIME

[raprap]

I just don't want get my hopes up. Hopefully his shot got better.

[coin24]

RonRon:bowdown: :bowdown:

Off meds and ready to dominate:rockon: Championship cruise!!!!

[BTrujillo]

Metta World War :rockon:

[ZeN]

It would be the worst thing for the NBA if MWP did get some motivation and returned to simply being a half way decent player.. He doesn't even have to be great... If he just doesn't suck, it solidifies the Lakers' starting 5 to an optimal level..

[macpierce]

I saw the practice video recap and ron's face looks slimmer

:eek:

[Meticode]

Too little too late. They could've used him in shape last year when they actually needed his help. They get Nash+Howard now he wants to be in shape or something? :wtf: ****ing slacker.

[AirTupac]

Too little too late. They could've used him in shape last year when they actually needed his help. They get Nash+Howard now he wants to be in shape or something? :wtf: ****ing slacker.

Not really too late though and it's not that he was slacking, he had injuries that he was dealing with that forced him to be out of shape since he couldn't work out properly.

[BabyBull]

Too little too late. They could've used him in shape last year when they actually needed his help. They get Nash+Howard now he wants to be in shape or something? :wtf: ****ing slacker.
What kind of idiotic logic is this ?

him being in shape today is more beneficial to Lakers success than it could have been last season.

[oh the horror]

If anything I think Ron realizes that this team has a real shot at winning it all, and it's time to pick it up and be at peak levels to give them his all.

[DirtySanchez]

Man if Artest and Jamison are beasting this year......can't wait for season to start.

[Money 23]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mar3m7UOkO1qg4c28.gif
:oldlol:

Epic GIF

[gilalizard]

regardless of what shape he's in he is still a bi polar nutt job and will probably do some more unexplainable shit.

Young Ron drunk on Hennessy is a disaster waiting to happen.

Older MWP off his meds is a net plus. That's a bi polar nutt job with a purpose.

[JBull]

I was speaking to Dwight, he confirmed this yall

[lilgodfather1]

Young Ron drunk on Hennessy is a disaster waiting to happen.

Older MWP off his meds is a net plus. That's a bi polar nutt job with a purpose.
I had to reply to this post. Absolutey hilarious lol.

[SpecialQue]

Metta's gonna be tearing into anuses. Y'all better be ready.

Once you pop...

[jbot]

MWP's body in great shape but brain still the same.

i kid. i'm a fan but he's a bit flighty.

[red1]

rip western conference

[SpecialQue]

rip the western conference's anuses

Fixed.

[KeyNote]

Probably only get to watch any of this when it's on national TV

unless time warner and directTV come to an agreement soon

[ZeN]

Probably only get to watch any of this when it's on national TV

unless time warner and directTV come to an agreement soon
You could catch a stream online as well.

[pegasus]

Here's a guy who can really bother Lebron and slow him down some. He and Kobe know how to push him out of his comfort zones (see last season's second regular season game), and with Gasol and Howard down low, Lebron will really have to rely on the refs and his sharp 3-point shooters to beat the Lakers in the finals. OKC may do him a great favor, though.

[RRR3]

Here's a guy who can really bother Lebron and slow him down some. He and Kobe know how to push him out of his comfort zones (see last season's second regular season game), and with Gasol and Howard down low, Lebron will really have to rely on the refs and his sharp 3-point shooters to beat the Lakers in the finals. OKC may do him a great favor, though.
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:







:facepalm

[OldSchoolBBall]

You can definitely be in the best shape of your life at 30-35 years old, but that refers to cardio/strength/body fat percentage. You can never be as athletic as you were in your mid-20's, however, so his level of play likely won't improve much.

[pegasus]

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

Your mommy needs to move that mirror away from your room. You can't type shit without laughing.

[RRR3]

Your mommy needs to move that mirror away from your room. You can't type shit without laughing.
Unoriginal jokes again eh Peggy?
And I was laughing at your dumb ass

[Clippersfan86]

:applause:. Beasted tonight with 3 points, 1-8 shooting in 36 minutes.

[AirTupac]

You really bumped up this thread over 1 game? :roll: :roll: :roll:

That's so sad.

[Clippersfan86]

You really bumped up this thread over 1 game? :roll: :roll: :roll:

That's so sad.

Just a taste of your own classy medicine :cheers:. It's not one bad game... it's that he looked the same as he has the last 2 years.

[AirTupac]

Just a taste of your own classy medicine :cheers:. It's not one bad game... it's that he looked the same as he has the last 2 years.

1 game into the season :oldlol:

[Clippersfan86]

1 game into the season :oldlol:

We can make a 1 month avy bet. If Artest hasn't great elevated his play by December first you wear the avy till New Year's. That gives him a full month and change to turn it around.

[Mr. Jabbar]

He did look in good shape, not his shot though...

[jbot]

metta's body = peak shape.
metta's mind = still iffy.

[AirTupac]

We can make a 1 month avy bet. If Artest hasn't great elevated his play by December first you wear the avy till New Year's. That gives him a full month and change to turn it around.

So far so good. :confusedshrug:

I know I didn't accept the bet though.

[AirTupac]

Bump because of Clippersfan86. Dude thinks he was smooth when he made the bump and yet World Peace is having his best season since 2007-2008 :oldlol:

[no pun intended]

Just a taste of your own classy medicine :cheers:. It's not one bad game... it's that he looked the same as he has the last 2 years.
:biggums:

[IGotACoolStory]

For real, tho. Ron Ron looks really good out there. I'm impressed.

[Clippersfan86]

Bump because of Clippersfan86. Dude thinks he was smooth when he made the bump and yet World Peace is having his best season since 2007-2008 :oldlol:

Outside of scoring 3+ more PPG and shooting a bit more efficiently he's actually the same player but with more minutes, more shots and adding Dwight has opened up the floor for him even more. His defensive efficiency, rebounding, passing etc are all exactly the same per minute pretty much. I was having a bit of fun with you trolling when I bumped but you're actually taking this seriously.

Bottom line is yes he's slightly better but it's still early and he could take a dip, especially when Gasol and Dwight start actually playing right.

[chazzy]

Outside of scoring 3+ more PPG and shooting a bit more efficiently he's actually the same player but with more minutes, more shots and adding Dwight has opened up the floor for him even more. His defensive efficiency, rebounding, passing etc are all exactly the same per minute pretty much. I was having a bit of fun with you trolling when I bumped but you're actually taking this seriously.

Bottom line is yes he's slightly better but it's still early and he could take a dip, especially when Gasol and Dwight start actually playing right.
Yeah outside of playing a lot better he's the same player

[UtahJazzFan88]

Yeah outside of playing a lot better he's the same player

Artest has looked really good, this is the same dude that everyone absolutely CRINGED when he took any sort of 3 last year, now the dude is absolutely beasting from three and doing a lot of the Lakers dirty work and has been their 2nd best player ahead of Dwight at times.

[no pun intended]

Outside of scoring 3+ more PPG and shooting a bit more efficiently he's actually the same player but with more minutes, more shots and adding Dwight has opened up the floor for him even more. His defensive efficiency, rebounding, passing etc are all exactly the same per minute pretty much. I was having a bit of fun with you trolling when I bumped but you're actually taking this seriously.

Bottom line is yes he's slightly better but it's still early and he could take a dip, especially when Gasol and Dwight start actually playing right.


We can make a 1 month avy bet. If Artest hasn't great elevated his play by December first you wear the avy till New Year's. That gives him a full month and change to turn it around.

Making avy bets is when you know one is serious.

[Clippersfan86]

Making avy bets is when you know one is serious.

Do you not read? The main argument I had wasn't a joke, I did think Artest wouldn't improve really. The joke was me bumping it after a bad season opener only 1 game into the season. Keeping up now?

Now that that's established... Artest does look better, just not quite as much as Lakers fans are claiming like the dude above saying 2nd best Laker at times SMH. Even Gasol playing like a soft bitch and Dwight bricking free throws left and right are much better.

[chazzy]

I didn't know UtahJazzFan88 was a Laker fan

[UtahJazzFan88]

I didn't know UtahJazzFan88 was a Laker fan

Lol no, it's called watching all the games when the Jazz look like a perennial 8th seed for years to come :oldlol:


Do you not read? The main argument I had wasn't a joke, I did think Artest wouldn't improve really. The joke was me bumping it after a bad season opener only 1 game into the season. Keeping up now?

Now that that's established... Artest does look better, just not quite as much as Lakers fans are claiming like the dude above saying 2nd best Laker at times SMH. Even Gasol playing like a soft bitch and Dwight bricking free throws left and right are much better.

My main point of Artest looking like their 2nd best player was when Gasol was out. Probably bad wording & bad argument, but there's times where Dwight fumbles around in the post & looks out of place, and his defense isn't anywhere near where it was.

[Clippersfan86]

Lol no, it's called watching all the games when the Jazz look like a perennial 8th seed for years to come :oldlol:



My main point of Artest looking like their 2nd best player was when Gasol was out. Probably bad wording & bad argument, but there's times where Dwight fumbles around in the post & looks out of place, and his defense isn't anywhere near where it was.

Artest I'm sure has had a game or two where Gasol didn't play and Dwight played like ass and was in foul trouble where he played better but I wouldn't think it's a pattern. I've probably watched less Lakers games than you this year so I'll take your word for it if you say otherwise but remember Gasol and Dwight even at their worst are quality players.

[Noof]

Now that that's established... Artest does look better, just not quite as much as Lakers fans are claiming like the dude above saying 2nd best Laker at times SMH. Even Gasol playing like a soft bitch and Dwight bricking free throws left and right are much better.
Metta was probably our best player last night. He led the comeback when we were down big along with Jordan Hill and just had a great game.