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Explained: how Ron Artest became Metta World Peace

Get a handle on the mercurial genius of NBA superstar, philosopher and stand-up comedian Metta World Peace (formerly Ron Artest).

Ron Artest officially changed his name to Metta World Peace last week, bringing to a close a decade-long evolution both on and off the court.

Today, he’s a fun-loving, harmless wacko who’s set to embarrass himself on Dancing With The Stars, a far cry from the desctructive thug who started one of the ugliest brawls in NBA history.

But how did he get there?

Explained: how Ron Artest became Metta World Peace
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