Artest Ready For LeBron, Pierce Defensive Assignments

Looks like Ron is ready to D-up and lead us, defensively, to victory!

L.A. Times: Ron Artest will receive the defensive assignments of LeBron James and Paul Pierce on the Lakers’ eight-game road trip.

Artest was asked if he thinks of guarding those players as a challenge.

“Not really, because I had those assignments since I was first in the NBA,” he said. “That’s a normal day of work. It’s nothing new, nothing new to get excited about. I get excited for everything.

“Me and Paul, we’ve had tons of battles over there in the East when I was on Indiana [Pacers] — even me and LeBron when I was on Indiana. When I left for the West Coast, I kind of think both of those guys were kind of happy to see me go.”

16 Comments

  1. lakeb says:

    Its gonna be good tonight, i think artest will keep lebron from scoring under 20 tonight. he will learn from christmas

  2. gugy says:

    Let’s Artest!

  3. thanhttrinh says:

    LeBitch and Paul Wheelchairs would be afraid of Ron Ron on the court in this road trip !

  4. TonyFisch says:

    James is amazingly talented for a 6 9 guy. He is a little big for Ron, but Ron will do well. Ron is built for Pierce and that is who he likely will see in the NBA finals.

    Hope kobe’s finger is better tonight, or the lakers will not be at heir best

  5. Josh in D 310 says:

    Lebitch James and Paul Queerse are going 2 feel the pain on this road trip. I’m not as excited to beat Cleveland as much as I am to beat the Celdicks though. I’m still sour over the finals but I am confident the Lakers and the now alive-out of coma- bench mob will surprise them. Kobe won’t do much again bcuz he never does nothing against Lebitch James but we have Bynumbnutts, Bionic Brown, KaPOW Gasol, The Stinky fish, Jordan Fartmore, Lamar Odumb Kardashian, Fluke Walton, Congo express, and Phillip to take care of business. Dude I’m at work and bored so I just camme up with the names..GO LAkERs!

  6. TOUCHING_MYSELF says:

    FCUK YEAH RON RON, TAKE IT TO THEM!!!!!!!!!

  7. Josh in D 310 says:

    Ron Ron Is a Beast! Hope he loaded up and packed enough Hennessey for The 8 game road trip! Slam Lebitch James on his Big ass monkey looking Head!

  8. TOUCHING_MYSELF says:

    C’mon Josh, you know they got liquor stores across the street from all the arenas! LOL! I know that Ron Ron will have a couple of drinks before (to prep) and after (to celebrate) the game!

    GO RON RON!!!!!!!!!!
    GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  9. Robert says:

    Y’know, I don’t think Ron-Ron has any technicals this year, does he? Even if he does, he’s long overdue for a couple. I think tonight would be a good night for a Bron-Bron clothesline by Ron-Ron.

  10. LakersMike31 says:

    Careful guys. The game is in the golden boy’s house. So, there’s a good chance Ron will be in foul trouble all night b/c of favorable calls in Bron’s favor.

  11. he better show up on defense and not just talking the talk

  12. Lakers 24 7 says:

    LOCK HIS SHIT UP RON!

  13. No says:

    Well, so much for that…

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