Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, is a retired professional basketball player who played in the NBA for 17 seasons. He was known for his defensive skills and physical play on the court.

World Peace began his basketball career at St. John's University, where he played for two seasons before being drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 1999. He played for the Bulls for three seasons before being traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2002.

During his time with the Pacers, World Peace became known for his aggressive play and was involved in a brawl with fans during a game in Detroit in 2004. He was suspended for the remainder of the season and lost millions of dollars in salary.

In 2006, World Peace was traded to the Sacramento Kings, where he played for two seasons before being traded to the Houston Rockets. He played for the Rockets for one season before being traded to the Los Angeles Lakers in 2009.

World Peace won an NBA championship with the Lakers in 2010 and was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2004. He played for the Lakers for four seasons before being waived in 2013.

After leaving the Lakers, World Peace played for several other teams, including the New York Knicks, the Sichuan Blue Whales in China, and the Pallacanestro Cantù in Italy. He also played in the Big3 basketball league.

Throughout his career, World Peace was known for his controversial behavior both on and off the court. He was involved in several altercations with other players and was suspended multiple times for his actions.

Despite his controversial reputation, World Peace was a talented player and was respected for his defensive skills and physical play. He retired from basketball in 2017 and has since become a coach and mentor to young players.

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