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Article: ARTEST'S LICENSE IS TOO MUCH.(Sports)(Statistical Data Included)
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- Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
- Article date:
- February 2, 2003
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Byline: JOE STEVENS
Many media outlets this week, including omnipotent ESPN, likened Ron Artest to Dennis Rodman. Artest initiated two shouting matches with Pat Riley, gave the Miami crowd the finger - in stereo - and subsequently was suspended four games for his madness.
Rodman, the tattooed and pierced hype machine, also was prone to outrageous behavior and suspensions. But there's one major thing that makes Artest different.
``With Ron, it's not an act,'' said Elton Brand, who has known Artest since he was 13 years old. ``That's how he is.''
Simply put, Artest is out of control. He will have missed seven games this season because ...