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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:36 pm    Post subject:

thx Metta...u r making the world a better place...keep up the good work...I'll miss you in P&G
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:37 pm    Post subject:

Not going to be the same without you, thank you Ron.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:51 pm    Post subject:

Sad day in Lakerland today. Ron, you will be missed. Most entertaining player ever.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 6:58 pm    Post subject:

Metta has been one of my favorite Lakers. He's all heart. Every time he stepped on the court he gave 1000% effort. He's gracious, funny and kind -- nothing like the way he was portrayed in the media before he arrived here. Like Kobe said, there's no Game 7 win without MWP. It's been a pleasure. Best of luck.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:00 pm    Post subject:

Thanks for everything Ron, I will never forget the game-winner against the Suns and you're big game against the Celtics in Game 7... I hope someone picks you up.. from the waiver wire.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:02 pm    Post subject:

For all the sucking he did the last few years, he was still worth it for 2010.

Thank you MWP for wearing PnG.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:07 pm    Post subject:

LA privaleges for life.

Will get a video tribute and standing ovation whenever he comes back. Hopefully not with Houston or Miami or LAC.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:11 pm    Post subject:

Ron youre a true laker...always so proud to be part of the purp and gold! Never made excuses, always played hard with passion, and most importantly a stand up guy Im gonna miss all of your entertaining interviews. Rons always welcome in LA! We love you!
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:15 pm    Post subject:

Loved the way he brought it each game, and helped set the tone early in so many big playoff games. Still cringed at many of his shots, and the actual shot selection, but you knew that he would always go back and make up for it defensively. Going to miss having him on the court (not sure if he was really a chemistry guy in the locker room, but it looked as though he often found a way to lighten the atmosphere and what otherwise looked like a pretty distant team).

Hopefully he can just retire, and remain with the Lakers in some capacity. Even though he only played a few years for us, he'll be remembered by me as a Laker for life.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:33 pm    Post subject:

ACKNOWLEDGE HIM! ACKNOWLEDGE HIM!

Just put in the Blu-Rays of the 2010 series, and jumped ahead to the LEGENDARY press conference.

We will never see the likes of him again. He is a big steaming bowl of crazy... but he will always be OUR big steaming bowl of crazy!

THANK YOU, MWP! GODSPEED!

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:43 pm    Post subject:

So Kobe's taking a shower after loosing in the playoffs and in walks Ron. classic.

Metta will be missed. I was in attendance at Game 7 against Boston and Artest was HUGE!

No Ron that year - No ring
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:44 pm    Post subject:

Thank you MWP for playing with such pride and passion every game. Thanks for entertaining us these past few years. As far as we fans are concerned, you are a Laker for life.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 7:52 pm    Post subject:

Thank you Metta. Nobody played for the Lakers with more heart, more intensity without ever taking a play off.

I watched the highlights of Game 7 2010 again, and there you were on every possession -- forcing Pierce left, scrapping for an offensive rebound, grabbing a loose ball, having it knocked away and fighting and fighting til you stole it back! That game exemplified your heart and passion, and the post-game celebration was beautiful ("Kobe passed me the ball!")



We love you and your family and you will always be a true warrior and Laker in our hearts.

You have become a better person than all your critics -- you've grown as a human being and as one of the most sincere and kind players in the NBA . We know you'll continue to do wonderful things for your community wherever you are.

PEACE!
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:00 pm    Post subject:

I was seriously hoping that the Lakers did not amnesty Metta. All I can say is thank you for the hustle and determination that you play with.

It's greatly appreciated!
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:07 pm    Post subject:

MWP was awesome for the Lakers.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:08 pm    Post subject:

K0BEE 2.0 wrote:
Thanks for everything Ron, I will never forget the game-winner against the Suns and you're big game against the Celtics in Game 7... I hope someone picks you up.. from the waiver wire.


I hope everyone passes...no one bids on him and we resign him...
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:10 pm    Post subject:

ChefLinda wrote:
Metta has been one of my favorite Lakers. He's all heart. Every time he stepped on the court he gave 1000% effort. He's gracious, funny and kind -- nothing like the way he was portrayed in the media before he arrived here. Like Kobe said, there's no Game 7 win without MWP. It's been a pleasure. Best of luck.


agreed with this post and just about all the other positive one in this thread. it is so true. this is means more to use than dwight leaving. Ron was and IS a true Laker.

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:10 pm    Post subject:

THANKS MWP! Going to miss you. Best wishes in all your future endeavours.

Will always consider you a LAKERS.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:17 pm    Post subject:

sad day, metta for the win!
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:22 pm    Post subject:

Thank you for everything, Ron! True warrior forreal.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:31 pm    Post subject:

THANK YOU RON, MWP! The game winner against the Suns and his D and the three in Game 7 against Boston will ALWAYS be the Artest moments I'll remember!
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:39 pm    Post subject:

Metta you will be missed. Lakers nation will be a much more boring place without you. I selfishly hope you retire because I'm going to hate seeing you in a different jersey. A sad day. I'm depressed over this.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 8:41 pm    Post subject:

Metta World Peace is a Laker for life.

i still remember metta telling kobe in the shower. that he would help him beat the celtics.

and just like that. BAM. game 7, MWP to the rescue.
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:06 pm    Post subject:

VicXLakers wrote:
I hope everyone passes...no one bids on him and we resign him...

We can't re-sign him until next off-season.

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The waiving team may not re-sign or re-acquire the player for the length of his contract (which includes seasons following an ETO, but does not include seasons following an option), and the claiming team is prohibited from trading the player until the following July 1.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q67
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PostPosted: Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:08 pm    Post subject:

Wolverine wrote:
VicXLakers wrote:
I hope everyone passes...no one bids on him and we resign him...

We can't re-sign him until next off-season.


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The waiving team may not re-sign or re-acquire the player for the length of his contract (which includes seasons following an ETO, but does not include seasons following an option), and the claiming team is prohibited from trading the player until the following July 1.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q67


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