Ron Artest tells espn.com that he regrets not opting out

[GoSACtown]

just saw it on sportscenter..he said he regrets not opting out, he is having second thoughts

what a surprise!

 

[KiNgMyC]

truly shocking.....not

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3469895

 

[Fresno King]

I'm so sick of this crap...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3469895

TRADE HIM ALREADY!!!

 

[upinsmoke]

Saw the same thing. The man is crazy but does this change anything?

 

[PFFFT!!]

Perhaps he was hoping Petrie wouldn't resign Udrih and would go after real names, so he figured he would rebuild the Kings with Kobe, Wade, and perhaps KG.

 

[Bricklayer]

Oh good lord.


Almost every time he opens his mouth anymore that's my response.

Oh good lord.


Geoff, you know what to do. No more excuses.

 

[nbrans]

lol. Too funny.

And also, good thing he didn't opt out. Hopefully we can still get something back.

 

[Kingfanpaul]

ahahahahaha omg!

That's it! I'm finally done with Ron. Trade him please, I cant take it anymore.

 

[BMiller52]

lol He was just on Carmichael Dave saying the opposite last night. He must really be bi-polar or something.

This also reminds me of when Terrel Owens got out of SF and went to Philly, saying he forgot to turn in the papers or something.

 

[upinsmoke]

Its really not worth getting worked up anymore.

 

[Kingfanpaul]

I hope he never plays a game for the Kings again! I have had it!!

 

[carmichaeldave]

I will do my best to provide some background on this on my show tonight, right at the start of the program.

 

[PFFFT!!]

lol He was just on Carmichael Dave saying the opposite last night. He must really be bi-polar or something.

He must have the Hershel Walker syndrome. I agree. But at least Walker has a reason for what he has getting rammed in the head every day in games/practice. What is Ron's excuse? hmmm

 

[Löwenherz]

Its really not worth getting worked up anymore.

Exactly, who cares what he says?

Whether he regrets it or not, he didn't opt out and now we might actually get some value for him.

If not, the worst that happens is we have one season left of the Ron Artest era.

 

[Kingfanpaul]

I will do my best to provide some background on this on my show tonight, right at the start of the program.

So Dave, is there more to this story then?

Oh and btw I will def be listening, just like everynight.

 

[Bricklayer]

If not, the worst that happens is we have one season left of the Ron Artest era.

With a crazy dude who wishes that he had opted out?

No thx.

 

[CruzDude]

Be patient folks, who knows, maybe we all get our wish, RonRon included.

 

[upinsmoke]

I have backed Artest from day one because he is a great player and a defensive BEAST. (I love D) However im a Kings fan over Ron anyday. If he does not want to be here why did he not opt and leave our minds at ease so we know where to steer the franchise.

 

[Warhawk]

Be patient folks, who knows, maybe we all get our wish, RonRon included.

Wait, there isn't an insanity clause in his contract, is there????

 

[Kingfanpaul]

I have backed Artest from day one because he is a great player and a defensive BEAST. (I love D) However im a Kings fan over Ron anyday. If he does not want to be here why did he not opt and leave our minds at ease so we know where to steer the franchise.

I also have backed Ron. But this time it just really pisses me off. I cant back a person like that anymore.

 

[Löwenherz]

With a crazy dude who wishes that he had opted out?

No thx.

Eh, what's the worst than can happen

Metallica said it best:

It's either a light at the end of the tunnel

Or a freight train coming our way.

 

[pkballr]

He said there were some misunderstandings. I wonder what they were.

 

[Gary]

Ron Artest is a dumbass. I really do hate him now, and will boo him when I go to games. Sorry Ron, last chance to prove yourself and you just proved that you are a retard. I hope you rot wherever you end up.

If he wishes he opted out why not just buy him out at 10% (I know it's a low number) or tell him he's not going to play this year since he "doesn't want to be here"

 

[upinsmoke]

Something must be done GP. And dave you need to ask ron what is his freakin problem.

 

[hrdboild]

Maybe he wanted an extension and Petrie/Maloofs haven't offered one? I'm dissatisfied enough with the decisions made by the front office the past 5 years that I'm actually with Artest on this one -- I have no faith in this franchise's ability to build a winning team right now. They talk about defense and then they make Kevin "all I do is score" Martin the face of the franchise? Huh? They let Rick Adelman go and then hire Eric Musselman and Reggie Theus? Beno gets a 5 year deal with a player option? Mikki Moore? I mean seriously, would you want to spend the rest of your prime playing for this basketball team?

 

[Vlade4GM]

I wish you opted out too, you bipolar nutjob!

 

[piksi]

good one Ron !

 

[tradepeja]

This is great news. Maybe he will actually get traded.

I don't see why everyone is so mad. This is our golden ticket.

 

[Fresno King]

Jeez. Artest and Mikki Moore for David Lee, Renaldo Balkman and Quentin Richardson. Just do it already.

 

[JerN820]

I am glad he didnt opt out..........good trade bait.