Ron Artest
NBA - Houston Rockets - Small Forward/Shooting Guard
Ronald (Ron) William Artest Jr. (born November 13, 1979) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays with the Houston Rockets of the NBA. Artest has gained a reputation as one of the premier defenders in the game today, winning the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2004.
| Sport: |
Basketball |
| Team(s): |
- Houston Rockets (2008 - Present)
- Sacramento Kings (2006 - 2008)
- Indiana Pacers (2002 - 2006)
- Chicago Bulls (1999 - 2002)
|
| Position(s): |
Small Forward / Shooting Guard |
| Jersey Number(s): |
#93, because it looks the closest to the initials for where I grew up, QB |
| Draft Pick: |
1999 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16 |
| College: |
St. Johns University |
| High School: |
La Salle Academy (New York, NY) |
| Highlights & Awards: |
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2004)
- NBA All-Star (2004)
- NBA All-Defensive First Team (2004, 2006)
- NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2003)
|