Last Updated on December 28, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Metta Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Ron Artest and Metta World Peace:

  • Full Name: Metta Sandiford-Artest (born Ronald William Artest Jr.)
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 13, 1979
  • Hometown: Queens, New York City, New York
  • Height: 6’6″ (1.98 m)
  • Weight: 260 lbs (118 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7’2″ (2.18 m)
  • Shoe Size: 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore #15, #23, #37, #91, and others during his career
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: La Salle Academy, New York City, New York
  • College: St. John’s University (1997–1999)
  • NBA Draft: 1999 NBA Draft, 16th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls
  • Teams Played For:
    • Chicago Bulls (1999–2002)
    • Indiana Pacers (2002–2006)
    • Sacramento Kings (2006–2008)
    • Houston Rockets (2008–2009)
    • Los Angeles Lakers (2009–2013, 2015–2017)
    • New York Knicks (2013–2014)
    • Sichuan Blue Whales (China) (2014)
  • Championship Rings: 1 (2010 NBA Championship with the Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids: Four children (Sade, Ron III, Diamond, and Sandiford-Artest Jr.)
  • Siblings: Six siblings