Good to see the Rev. Jesse Jackson....
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He definately was in on that and I'm glad he was and the guys were sincere. They are both awesome defensive specialists and should at least respect each other for their games alone. If JJ can go to countries and patch things up, why not here right. I knew the second I saw him before the game that BW and Ron would put their differences behind them.
http://www.sacbee.com/100/story/71688.html
Kings Notes: Artest, Wallace end their feud
The Rev. Jesse Jackson orchestrates a postgame meeting between the two.
By Sam Amick - Bee Staff Writer
Last Updated 1:10 am PST Saturday, November 4, 2006
CHICAGO -- Just hours before the Rev. Jesse Jackson would find his way into the locker room, Kings small forward Ron Artest had been discussing his well-chronicled feud with Chicago center Ben Wallace in that same location.
Artest jokingly said he wanted to fight him away from the basketball floor, repeating a challenge he issued nearly two years ago after the two players were forever linked to the infamous Detroit brawl on Nov. 19, 2004.
In the other locker room, Wallace was saying he had "no grudge." Except, of course, unless Artest had a problem with him.
"If you've got a problem with me, I've got a problem with you," he said. "And after that, it's over."
But after Jackson initiated an informal peace accord that came amid the chaos of a comeback Kings' win at the United Center, it appears the only thing that's over is the feud itself.
Jackson, the renowned religious leader who came to the game with this task in mind, gathered Wallace and Artest together in the Kings' locker room. With the gargantuan athletes wearing the looks of sheepish children, they listened intently to Jackson's words before speaking to each other. Before Wallace left, they embraced in a handshake and hug.
"It was important for them and for the children who watch the game," Jackson said afterward. "When the giants come together, those who look up to them come together."
Besides, he added, "Shaq and Kobe overcame their situation."
Artest said the meeting ends the saga.
"I was kind of over it, but it was always in the back of my head," he said. "It was good that I had a chance to talk to him (Wallace). I always wanted to talk to him, but when you take a hit like that, and you're not playing in the NBA for a whole year, you get kind of frustrated."
The transition from challenges to compliments didn't take long.
"Ben Wallace is a tough player," Artest said. "He had a lot of emotions running that night. He wanted to win. He's a champion, and he got upset with a little foul and that happens, and that's just life. At the end of the day, we're both in the NBA and we should be nothing less than friends."
Bibby still on mend -- Kings point guard Mike Bibby is still bothered by the right wrist that was injured simultaneously with his thumb on Oct. 23 against New Orleans in Reno. Musselman said he is concerned, but would allow Bibby to play as long as trainer Pete Youngman gives the go-ahead.
"It's a trainer-player decision," Musselman said. "It's been bothering him since Reno. ... When he hurt it, he was grabbing his wrist."
Draft day -- The NBA Development League held its draft Friday, with several former Kings being selected.
Corsley Edwards, the Kings' 2002 second-round pick, went to Anaheim first overall in the draft, with recent training-camp casualties Justin Williams and Pooh Jeter also being selected. Williams went fifth overall to Dakota, while Jeter was picked in the third round.
About the writer: The Bee's Sam Amick can be reached at samick@sacbee.com.
Kings Notes: Artest, Wallace end their feud
The Rev. Jesse Jackson orchestrates a postgame meeting between the two.
By Sam Amick - Bee Staff Writer
Last Updated 1:10 am PST Saturday, November 4, 2006
CHICAGO -- Just hours before the Rev. Jesse Jackson would find his way into the locker room, Kings small forward Ron Artest had been discussing his well-chronicled feud with Chicago center Ben Wallace in that same location.
Artest jokingly said he wanted to fight him away from the basketball floor, repeating a challenge he issued nearly two years ago after the two players were forever linked to the infamous Detroit brawl on Nov. 19, 2004.
In the other locker room, Wallace was saying he had "no grudge." Except, of course, unless Artest had a problem with him.
"If you've got a problem with me, I've got a problem with you," he said. "And after that, it's over."
But after Jackson initiated an informal peace accord that came amid the chaos of a comeback Kings' win at the United Center, it appears the only thing that's over is the feud itself.
Jackson, the renowned religious leader who came to the game with this task in mind, gathered Wallace and Artest together in the Kings' locker room. With the gargantuan athletes wearing the looks of sheepish children, they listened intently to Jackson's words before speaking to each other. Before Wallace left, they embraced in a handshake and hug.
"It was important for them and for the children who watch the game," Jackson said afterward. "When the giants come together, those who look up to them come together."
Besides, he added, "Shaq and Kobe overcame their situation."
Artest said the meeting ends the saga.
"I was kind of over it, but it was always in the back of my head," he said. "It was good that I had a chance to talk to him (Wallace). I always wanted to talk to him, but when you take a hit like that, and you're not playing in the NBA for a whole year, you get kind of frustrated."
The transition from challenges to compliments didn't take long.
"Ben Wallace is a tough player," Artest said. "He had a lot of emotions running that night. He wanted to win. He's a champion, and he got upset with a little foul and that happens, and that's just life. At the end of the day, we're both in the NBA and we should be nothing less than friends."
Bibby still on mend -- Kings point guard Mike Bibby is still bothered by the right wrist that was injured simultaneously with his thumb on Oct. 23 against New Orleans in Reno. Musselman said he is concerned, but would allow Bibby to play as long as trainer Pete Youngman gives the go-ahead.
"It's a trainer-player decision," Musselman said. "It's been bothering him since Reno. ... When he hurt it, he was grabbing his wrist."
Draft day -- The NBA Development League held its draft Friday, with several former Kings being selected.
Corsley Edwards, the Kings' 2002 second-round pick, went to Anaheim first overall in the draft, with recent training-camp casualties Justin Williams and Pooh Jeter also being selected. Williams went fifth overall to Dakota, while Jeter was picked in the third round.
About the writer: The Bee's Sam Amick can be reached at samick@sacbee.com.
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does this mean we can trade for Jesse Jackson now?
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