Artest's words of wisdom

[jbeecham]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2003/story?id=1548558

While other Pacers cleaned out their lockers Friday, Artest was shooting jumpers at Conseco Fieldhouse.

"I wish everybody could work as hard as I work, could go as hard as I go,'' Artest said. "Everybody's got their own minds.''

I know he has done a lot of stupid things, but the guy has great work ethic and attitude about the game. It would be nice if our guys could learn to desire to improve their games like Artest does.

 

[cardsunsfan]

luckily I think Amare might

 

[jbeecham]

Amare has had it so far. I hope it continues with him now that he has had success. I think he has enough goals to keep pushing himself.

 

[Charles V]

I like Artest's game, and who knows where Indy would have finished without him...but he needs to keep his head in check.

He started 67 games this season and only played in 69 games. When you look at the East Central, its not too hard to imagine that Indy would have ran away with their division had Artest played by the rules and not been suspended for so many games. I admire his work ethic and his ability, but he needs to grow up.

The Pacers should not be at home watching the playoffs right now. There is a ton of blame to go around, some of it does fall on Artest's shoulders.

 

[fordronken]

Man, they just keep coming.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/playoffs2003/story?id=1548558

Artest became enraged following Game 6 Thursday when he was pelted with debris from fans at Boston while he was heading back to the locker room. Artest spotted the offender and attempted to get into the stands, but was restrained by law enforcement officers and team officials.

"I just wanted to go over there and throw something back at him,'' said Artest, who acknowledged he just should have walked away.

Then Artest got into a shoving match with former Pacers great Mel Daniels, now the team's director of player personnel.

"Mel did the right thing,'' Artest said. "He's a guy in the organization that I know that was telling me just, 'Let it go.' As much I didn't want to let it go, Mel was strong enough to pull me back in the locker room.''

Artest said he was glad Daniels was there to prevent the incident from escalating. He also said he would not pursue any further action against the unidentified fan.

 

[thegrahamcrackr]

You know you both posted the same links???