Ron Artest

Ronald William "Ron" Artest, Jr. (born November 13, 1979) is an American professional basketball player and rapper who is currently with the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA. Artest gained a reputation as one of the league's premier defenders as he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004. He was a major participant in the Pacers–Pistons brawl and is known for his sometimes eccentric, outspoken behavior.
Date of birth:November 13, 1979 (age 31)
Place of birth: Queens, New York
Nationality: American

High school: La Salle Academy
Listed height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight: 260 lb (118 kg)
College: St. John's
NBA Draft: 1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall Selected by the Chicago Bulls
Pro career: 1999–present

Career history
1999–2002 Chicago Bulls
2002–2006 Indiana Pacers
2006–2008 Sacramento Kings
2008–2009 Houston Rockets
2009–present Los Angeles Lakers

Career highlights and awards:

• NBA Champion (2010)
• NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2004)
• NBA All-Star (2004)
• All-NBA Third Team (2004)
• 2× All-Defensive First Team (2004, 2006)
• 2× All-Defensive Second Team (2003, 2009)
• NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2000)
• J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2011)
• Haggerty Award (1999)