Ron Artest has told Ken Berger of CBSSports.com that he will sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. "I'm definitely going to L.A. -- to sign, yeah," Artest said in a phone interview. "Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I'm in L.A. right now." Artest said he met with Lakers owner Dr. Jerry Buss Thursday and previously had spoken with Lakers coach Phil Jackson. He was en route to his financial manager's office, where he planned to huddle on the phone with his agent, David Bauman, to finalize details. SOURCE: RealGM.com
Artest Says He's Signing With Lakers Source: Artest says he's signing with Lakers (UPDATE) - CBSSports.com I was bummed big time knowing last night we was losing Ariza... but to replace him with Ron Artest, is amazing. I just hope this is 100% legit, and not Artest getting my hopes up.. Now if we can just get Odom to stay, I would feel really great. But I think Odom is done with us, and wants $$$$. Which I don't blame him at this point in his career.. 29, won a championship.. now get paid. But if he does stay with us, i'll be estatic. **********Automerged Doublepost********** crap sorry mike.. you beat me too it, lol.. prolly cuz me typing how excited i was about this.
What a great move for the Lakers. To upgrade from Ariza to Artest. I think they may be able to start throwing next years parade tomorrow.
Definately an upgrade, but easy with all that parade talk. Im sure Cleveland will have something to say, and also the Celtics if they stay healthy.....SHEEEEEEEEEEED.
As long as Artest keeps his trap shut and stays out of trouble, and doesn't get suspended, I think Artest should be fine with the Lakers. Afterall, Phil Jackson did handle Dennis Rodman. (even though Rodman still got suspended quite a few times in Chicago, lol)
