Ever since the announcement was made that Ron Artest was going to the Lakers, there have been many people chiming in with their opinions. There are those who think it was a smart move while many others are thinking, Ron Artest with the Lakers? Meh...not so much.

I happen to side with those who believe that Ron Artest can definitely add value to the Lakers. For one, Artest is an aggressive defensive player who brings a great deal of energy to the court. Artest is active, he's good on the boards, and he plays with intensity.

One thing I love about Ron Artest: He's entertaining. Sure, the Lakers are situated in the entertainment capital of the world and surely Kobe Bryant entertains us with this jaw-dropping shots and plays, however, bringing Ron Artest onto the roster will provide plenty of laughs. He's a comedian without even trying. You may recall this interview where Artest said that Charles Barkley was overrated...



Here is the recent interview of Ron Artest where he talks about being a Laker and "hoodalizes" ESPN...



It'll be interesting to see a relationship between Phil Jackson and Artest will play out. Although Artest's temper has calmed down alot, perhaps PJ's meditation techniques will calm him down even more ;)

Love, Peace, and Hoops!
~Maria