Thu Jun 23 06:35pm EDT
It’s not the coolest name change in sports history, World B. Free has him beat
there, and it’s not exactly a novel idea when Chad Ochocinco beats you to the
punch a few years before, but Ron Artest’s(notes) pending name
change to — get ready — “Metta World Peace” is a real thing. An all-too
real thing.
Apparently, Lakers radio reporter John Ireland broke the news on his
show earlier Thursday, and TMZ
picked it up from there. AP
confirmed the madness is true. Metta World Peace, with “Metta” apparently a word derived from the Buddhist
religion and the Sanskrit language meaning “friendliness,” “benevolence” and
all manner of other heartwarming descriptions.
It’s the latest move from the kindler, gentler
Ron — er, Metta World Peace. In the 6 1/2 years since he charged into the
stands in Detroit to confront someone who had thrown a drink at him, Peace has
rebuilt his image through his play with three other teams, won a championship in
Los Angeles, auctioned
off his championship ring to raise money for mental health research and
care, all while staying incident free. He tended to clang quite a few
jumpers as the Lakers disappointed and fell in the second round of the playoffs
last month, but how can you get angry at a guy with “Peace” on the back of his
jersey?
The change is up to you, Los
Angeles Superior Court. Give Peace a chance.
(Sorry, you know I had to.)
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Ron Artest was born on November 13th, 1979 according to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_artest
November 13th, 1979
11 + 13 +1+9+7+9 = 50 = his life lesson = what he is here to learn = Metta World Peace.
numerology behind the news 