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Ron Artest changing his name?
« on: July 12, 2008, 05:07:25 PM »

Offline bdm860

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From the Sacramento Bee:
http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/013818.html

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The latest from the Ron-Ron show: he's decided to change his name. OK, so technically he wants to go by his middle name of William. The thinking? Since Ron Artest is back to getting so much negative media coverage, maybe going by Bill - as he requested to be called - could give him a fresh start. Never a dull moment...

William Artest?
Will Artest?
Willy Artest?
Bill Artest?
Billy Artest?

Lol, I don't know Artest, I think you should just stick with Ron.  If looking for a change why not go with Ronald instead?  Never a dull moment indeed.
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« Reply #1 on: July 12, 2008, 05:24:02 PM »

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« Reply #2 on: July 12, 2008, 05:51:46 PM »

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The last guy who changed his name for image reasons was J.R. Rider.  He was known as J.R. in college, then when he got to the pros he asked to be called Isaiah, and we all know how well that worked out.  Just stick with Ron.  Most people know athletes by their last name only so as long as Artest is still his last name, people know there is some craziness going on there.

Ok I don't really know if Rider was the last person to do it, but I can't think of anybody else (not including guys like Chris Jackson/Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf and Brian Williams/Bison Dele because they changed their names for religious/cultural reasons I think).
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« Reply #3 on: July 12, 2008, 05:54:20 PM »

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You can always rely on Ron (Will) Artest to pep things up durring a slow off season. And now we share the same first name. awesome.

edit: hey bdm, don't forget Fredrick Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor, Jr... you know, (in the voice of Bill Walton) Kareem Abdul-Jabbar!
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« Reply #4 on: July 12, 2008, 06:53:02 PM »

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Let's all name ourselves names like Rajon Rondo, and Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen, Big Baby, etc.

We could all look like celebrities when people call you by your full name.

I know this guy named Jeff that hates his name, and would change it if he wasn't so lazy.

It seriously should be Giant Artest for his name.
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2008, 09:31:39 PM »

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R. William Artest, Esq.?
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2008, 09:40:07 PM »

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William Artest is better than Defendent Artest.  ;)
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« Reply #7 on: July 12, 2008, 11:12:45 PM »

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It's better than Bison Dele.
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« Reply #8 on: July 12, 2008, 11:21:11 PM »

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« Reply #9 on: July 13, 2008, 12:13:30 AM »

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I favor changing it to TRU WARRIER ARTEST
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« Reply #10 on: July 13, 2008, 12:20:42 AM »

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Ron Artesticles maybe?
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« Reply #11 on: July 13, 2008, 01:20:30 AM »

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Quote from: jaketwice on July 13, 2008, 12:13:30 AM
                                       


I favor changing it to TRU WARRIER ARTEST

is that really Bill Artest playing the 'cello?' (forgive my ignorance on instruments if that's not what it's called)
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« Reply #12 on: July 13, 2008, 06:55:01 PM »

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the basketball player formerly known as ron....

i hope this is more than a cosmetic move to evade negative publicity. if so, then being called "bill" wont magically change his behavior and he should expect similar results if he keeps up wth similar actions.

if, instead, "bill" is really focused on changing his attitude, his approach to others, and the way he handles anger....

then heck, i think it is a great idea. good luck to him.
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« Reply #13 on: July 13, 2008, 07:59:11 PM »

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Wow this guy really needs attention. Take a jounrney into the mind of Ron Ron with this video clip where he talks about his life and does freestyle rap. lolhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCcfvpnizI&feature=related  I cant be the only one who is thrilled danny never signed this head case.
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« Reply #14 on: July 13, 2008, 07:59:14 PM »

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Quote from: hwangjini_1 on July 13, 2008, 06:55:01 PM
the basketball player formerly known as ron....

...or the Artest formerly known as Ron

How about Artest Gilmore?
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