Metta World Peace

Metta World Peace does the weather, talks Lakers season

2013-05-18 08:26:00

Metta World Peace joined Liz Habib on the KTTV-TV (Channel 11) news broadcast Friday night to talk sports and do the weather with meteorologist Pablo Pereira. "I came to L.A. because of Phil Jackson, Kobe [Bryant] reminded me of [Michael] Jordan,...

'Eleven Rings:' Phil Jackson savors beating the Celtics in 2010

2013-05-16 10:02:00

Phil Jackson won 11 titles as an NBA coach, but the Lakers' victory in seven games over the Boston Celtics in 2010 stands out as his favorite. "For me, this was the most gratifying victory of my career," writes Jackson in his upcoming book, "Eleven...

'Eleven Rings:' Phil Jackson learned how to talk to Metta World Peace

2013-05-16 09:00:00

It took some time for former Lakers' coach Phil Jackson to learn how to communicate with Metta World Peace (formerly known as Ron Artest). "My major concern about Ron was whether he could learn the triangle offense fast enough. Like Dennis Rodman, Ron...

With Warriors surge, competition fierce for Lakers in Pacific Division

2013-05-10 13:38:00

With the Golden State Warriors emerging this postseason, the Lakers may "win 50 games next and finish No. 3 in the Pacific Division again," according to former Times columnist Mark Heisler at LakersNation.com. The Warriors finished 47-35 this past...

Lakers season wrap: Kobe Bryant in uncharted territory with injury

2013-05-09 06:30:00

Kobe Bryant's season ended catastrophically when the Lakers' all-star guard tore his left Achilles' tendon with two regular-season games left to play. Now with 17 seasons behind him, Bryant has never faced an injury of this severity. The summer will...

Lakers season wrap: Coach Mike D'Antoni worthy of blame or credit?

2013-05-12 13:40:00

In a year defined by injury, Coach Mike D'Antoni became a lightning rod for criticism, despite leading the Lakers (45-37) team to a 28-12, seventh-place finish. In the closing moments of the Lakers' sweep by the San Antonio Spurs, the familiar chant...

Lakers fail to make first and second NBA all-defensive teams

2013-05-13 13:46:00

The 2012 NBA all-defensive first team was announced Monday, with six players being named: Chris Paul, LeBron James, Serge Ibaka, Tony Allen and a tie at center between Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah. Though winning the defensive player of the year...

Last look behind the scenes as 'Backstage: Lakers' wraps season

2013-05-08 11:00:00

With a last look behind the scenes with the 2012-13 Lakers, Time Warner Cable SportsNet's "Backstage: Lakers" airs its season finale on Wednesday night. The players met with General Manager Mitch Kupchak and Coach Mike D'Antoni on April 29 and 30 for...

Lakers season wrap: The enthusiastic Robert Sacre

2013-05-08 13:00:00

Rookie center Robert Sacre didn't play much in games but he remained a positive, hardworking practice player through a difficult season. Sacre's sideline celebrations were entertaining as he embraced the cheerleader role. He was the only Laker to wear...

Mike D'Antoni didn't receive any votes for 'Coach of the Year'

2013-05-08 15:00:00

Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni did not receive any votes for the "2013-13 NBA Coach of the Year." George Karl, of the Denver Nuggets, was awarded the Red Auerbach Trophy for leading the Denver Nuggets to a 57-25 record.� The Nuggets were recently eliminated...

Gregg Popovich on Lakers: 'It wasn't a fair fight'

2013-04-28 21:47:00

The Lakers (45-37) were no match for the San Antonio Spurs — not with Kobe Bryant, Steve Nash, Steve Blake, Jodie Meeks and Metta World Peace all in street clothes. San Antonio (58-24) had little trouble completing the sweep on Sunday with a 103-...

With season over, Lakers must consider payroll options

2013-04-28 21:32:00

That was a waste of a season. Now what? The Lakers' headaches won't get any smaller after a first-round sweep by San Antonio. Will Dwight Howard stay or go as a free agent this summer? If he remains, will Pau Gasol be traded or waived via the...

Antawn Jamison (4) talks with teammates Chris Duhon, Dwight Howard, Metta World Peace and Darius Morris during Game 3 of the Lakers first-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center.

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Lakers forward Metta World Peace, battling Spurs forward Matt Bonner for a rebound in Game 3, will join the growing list of injured Lakers expected to miss Game 4 on Sunday.

2013-04-26 00:00:00

Lakers forward Metta World Peace lofts a shot over Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard in the first quarter Friday night.

2013-04-26 00:00:00