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How many games was Ron Artest suspended for elbowing James Harden?
seven games
The NBA announced on Tuesday that Los Angeles Lakers forward Metta World Peace — the artist formerly known as Ron Artest — has been suspended for seven games after his vicious elbow to the head of James Harden during a Sunday game at Staples Center left the Oklahoma City Thunder guard with a concussion.
Who elbowed James Harden in the face?
Then with the Los Angeles Lakers, MWP (now known as Metta Sandiford-Artest) delivered one of the most brutal elbows you’ll ever see on a hapless James Harden.
Why did Metta World Peace hit James Harden?
After an athletic play at the rim that resulted in his third dunk of the first half Sunday, Lakers forward Metta World Peace got so excited he started acting like he was in Ludacris’s “Throw Them Bows” video, celebrating so wildly that he struck Oklahoma City forward James Harden above the ear.
When did Metta World Peace elbow James Harden?
2012
Metta World Peace says he regrets elbowing James Harden in 2012.
How long was Metta World Peace suspended?
LA Lakers forward Metta World Peace was suspended for seven games by the NBA for a vicious elbow on Oklahoma City’s James Harden, meaning the Los Angeles starter likely will miss six playoff games. World Peace was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Thunder for striking Harden in the head, giving him a concussion.
What was Metta World Peace name?
Ronald William Artest, Jr.Metta Sandiford-Artest / Full name
What does Metta stand for?
Metta is derived from the Pali language, an ancient tongue in which Buddhist scriptures were composed. The following attributes can be attributed to “metta:”loving-kindness, friendliness, goodwill, benevolence, fellowship, amity, concord, inoffensiveness and non-violence.
What does meta mean in Metta World Peace?
“And when fans get mad at me, they can’t say, ‘I hate World Peace. ‘” Metta is a Buddhist term meaning “loving kindness,” and he will be keeping that as his first name. It is his last name that he has changed, as he revealed on “Inside the Green Room with Danny Green.”