OT: Ron Artest wins NBA Citizenship Award

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    lakers suck. all of them.
     
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    Amazing since this was the same guy that ran into the stands to attack a fan.
     
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    I do hate Artest. Never liked him even when he was in Indiana. But honestly, that was an awesome thing to do. In lifetimes, players may never get an opportunity to win a ring. Instead of locking it in a safe deposit box; he uses it to round up money for the fans in his area. So as much as I hate the Laker and Artest; I commend him for his unselfish act.
     
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    When Artest is in his right mind, he's a pretty good guy. It's when the squirrel breaks the wheel loose from the cogs in his mind and he flips out that he's a problem. At that point he becomes first citizen of Loonyville.
     
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    I would do the same ;) But c'mon he actually deserved it..R.A played very good this season and is still showing his effort to the fans and his team..
     
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    very cool of Ron to give back especially in an area he has issues with that carries such a negative stigma. Inspiring even.

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    Props to Artest for getting his act together and winning the award. Although I am a little upset since Camby was a finalist for the award and didnt win. Damn Lakers! :)
     
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    Stern's Laker storyline continues. The bad boy is now the best citizen in the NBA, and all is forgotten by the masses.
     
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    Camby had three things against him.

    1) He's not a Laker
    2) He didn't physically assault an innocent fan in the stands.
    3) He's never beaten his wife.
     
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    I wonder if Artest's wife thought he was "classy" and a good "citizen" when he pleaded no contest to domestic violence charges in 2007?

    Artest is selling his Loomis home after a series of problems there since he joined the Kings in January 2006.

     
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    Oh, and in our lead story, ice cubes are now being sold in hell......
     
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    David Stern's Redemption Song hits a snag...
     
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    Artest deserves his citizenship award. Mental health remains a big taboo in both our own society and around the world. For him as a professional athlete and public figure to openly speak about his own issues in addition to raising awareness and funds for such a cause is an admirable act.
     
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