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Around the League => Around the NBA => Topic started by: bdm860 on July 12, 2008, 05:07:25 PM
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From the Sacramento Bee:
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/013818.html
The latest from the Ron-Ron show: he's decided to change his name. OK, so technically he wants to go by his middle name of William. The thinking? Since Ron Artest is back to getting so much negative media coverage, maybe going by Bill - as he requested to be called - could give him a fresh start. Never a dull moment...
William Artest?
Will Artest?
Willy Artest?
Bill Artest?
Billy Artest?
Lol, I don't know Artest, I think you should just stick with Ron. If looking for a change why not go with Ronald instead? Never a dull moment indeed.
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He might be an all world defender but he is also all world insane.
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The last guy who changed his name for image reasons was J.R. Rider. He was known as J.R. in college, then when he got to the pros he asked to be called Isaiah, and we all know how well that worked out. Just stick with Ron. Most people know athletes by their last name only so as long as Artest is still his last name, people know there is some craziness going on there.
Ok I don't really know if Rider was the last person to do it, but I can't think of anybody else (not including guys like Chris Jackson/Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and Brian Williams/Bison Dele because they changed their names for religious/cultural reasons I think).
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You can always rely on Ron (Will) Artest to pep things up durring a slow off season. And now we share the same first name. awesome.
edit: hey bdm, don't forget Fredrick Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr... you know, (in the voice of Bill Walton) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!
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Let's all name ourselves names like Rajon Rondo, and Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, Big Baby, etc.
We could all look like celebrities when people call you by your full name.
I know this guy named Jeff that hates his name, and would change it if he wasn't so lazy.
It seriously should be Giant Artest for his name.
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R. William Artest, Esq.?
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William Artest is better than Defendent Artest. ;)
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It's better than Bison Dele.
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But not as good as World B. Free.
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(http://static.flickr.com/82/236824029_598cbf8a52.jpg)
I favor changing it to TRU WARRIER ARTEST
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Ron Artesticles maybe?
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(http://static.flickr.com/82/236824029_598cbf8a52.jpg)
I favor changing it to TRU WARRIER ARTEST
is that really Bill Artest playing the 'cello?' (forgive my ignorance on instruments if that's not what it's called)
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the basketball player formerly known as ron....
i hope this is more than a cosmetic move to evade negative publicity. if so, then being called "bill" wont magically change his behavior and he should expect similar results if he keeps up wth similar actions.
if, instead, "bill" is really focused on changing his attitude, his approach to others, and the way he handles anger....
then heck, i think it is a great idea. good luck to him.
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Wow this guy really needs attention. Take a jounrney into the mind of Ron Ron with this video clip where he talks about his life and does freestyle rap. lolhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCcfvpnizI&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCcfvpnizI&feature=related) I cant be the only one who is thrilled danny never signed this head case.
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the basketball player formerly known as ron....
...or the Artest formerly known as Ron
How about Artest Gilmore?
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hmmm not sure why the link is not working the video is still up on youtube. Well here is the url so enjoy lol. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCcfvpnizI&feature=related
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i was hoping artest would use the name that i call him by:\
moron artest ;)
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I think the bigger question is which is worse:
A) Wanting to be identified by a form of your middle name?
or
B) Getting your jersey number/shoe logo tattooed on the side of your bald head?
(http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/MarburyTattoo.jpg)
In any case, I hope this means that Stephon will never play for Boston, cause he sure isn't wearing DJ's number!
;D
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I think the bigger question is which is worse:
A) Wanting to be identified by a form of your middle name?
or
B) Getting your jersey number/shoe logo tattooed on the side of your bald head?
(http://www.faniq.com/images/blog/MarburyTattoo.jpg)
In any case, I hope this means that Stephon will never play for Boston, cause he sure isn't wearing DJ's number!
;D
is he already sporting the tat or is it a work in progress? that may be one of the worst tattoos in sports history following Mike Tyson's facial tat...
and all of Cherokee Parks's, I mean c'mon now....
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the basketball player formerly known as ron....
...or the Artest formerly known as Ron
How about Artest Gimore?
You get a Tommy