Metta Sandiford-Artest | Called Game | Episode 2

This week on Called Game, Kenny Beecham is joined by the legendary Metta Sandiford-Artest to talk about everything from the court to the studio. Metta fills Kenny in on who the hardest assignments on defense were to what it was like growing up in the hoops-obsessed culture of New York City.
From Ron to Panda's Friend to Metta, Sandiford-Artest is a man of many names and of many shoes! Metta walks Kenny through all the different sneakers he wore during his NBA career from his signature to K1X kicks to the Dada wheels. Talk about rare finds! We tracked down the shoes on eBay and so can you! Whether rare, retro, or the latest release, it’s on eBay. All backed by Authenticity Guarantee. ebay.com/sneakers
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[@mmgisfather4114]

Can’t wait for a cp3 episode

[@CxstaOfficial]

Kenny would prolly cry 😭

[@jevon4647]

@@CxstaOfficial D Rose tho.... that episode is about to hit hard

[@CxstaOfficial]

@@jevon4647 whewwwwwwww

[@Soothing._.Melody]

and drose

[@mmgisfather4114]

@@CxstaOfficial facts

[@fiiiftyfour]

“I was playing with myself all the time!” - Metta Sandiford-Artest, 2021

[@Diego-mx4kr]

Ayoo

[@zach346]

Me and him the same

[@senanwalsh418]

It was funny then aswell when he was like "and then I played with myself in the locker room"

[@_Xds_]

Pause

[@idksrry3434]

Bro I didn’t even peep🤣

[@carson.4.203]

If he got Iman Shrumpert on here that would be crazy bc he’s such a great story teller

[@samn90834]

Yessss Shump would be unreal, always love his stories, the Lebron Iq story in particular is so good

[@moto2579]

Ron Artest: Where you from? Neighborhood? Adress? Parents first and last name? Email?

[@anshgombar7173]

Preschool?

[@nickpineau4139]

Social Security Number?

[@anshgombar7173]

@@nickpineau4139 underwear?

[@freddyfootstomps6557]

Are you high right now? Do you ever get nervous? Are you single?

[@naback4382]

moms credit card?

[@owendominguez1712]

Man all these guests lined up so far are dope but I really hope Kenny can get D Rose. That would be incredible

[@vastypes752]

that is the petition I made for that to happen

[@leetraviusmckay2.066]

Incredible is an understatement bruh that would be absolutely amazing

[@yesitsryan_1579]

That would be phenomenal.

[@johnnolen2781]

bro no, great player, but his personality is so dull and pessimistic.

[@owendominguez1712]

@@johnnolen2781 just for kenny it would be a milestone he’s always wanted

[@nickchugh4213]

he’s still metta world peace that’s the most legendary name change ever idc how many times he changes it

[@CJ-mr4zs]

What about world b. free

[@nickchugh4213]

@@CJ-mr4zs before my time tbh

[@grapesoda24]

imagine in an alternate reality, he's actually metta world domination

[@xenode2059]

@@grapesoda24 nah he’s Ron Artest

[@kassondraaleman8993]

Kobe sucks

[@calvinvii]

Kenny the next real personality in basketball media. A non basketball player that former players enjoy talking to us rare but Kenny fits into that role perfectly.

[@austin5944]

So much better than every major personality on sports tv

[@florislaatmaar18]

@@austin5944 and he can do tv as well, Kenny was on NBA on TNT two nights ago doing the highlights

[@austin5944]

@@florislaatmaar18 I've seen it yeah, so cool

[@caspervandewarenburg106]

Man Kenny feels like a fan asking questions(Only with way more bb knowledge). He gets excited and he has a ton of respect for the players.

[@alexseip8233]

This interview popped up into my feed and I was listening to it in the background as I was reading on the couch. Pretty blown away by this interview. For a guy born in 96’ Kenny’s wisdom and basketball knowledge is pretty special. Great questions, awesome flow and comfort with his guest. Great things ahead for this dude. Shout out to Ron Artest as well, a far more interesting guy than I’d anticipated.

[@jaydagoat8503]

Fun Fact: The guy who never came to the league and was drafted before metta was the 7 footer that vince carter jumped over in the usa basketball game. 6:00 was when he mentioned it btw

[@wagnetat]

Thanks for the fun fact bro

[@idkbro380]

Wow an actual interesting youtube comment

[@DkFields]

I was actually curious who it was. Thanks bro

[@andrewdonovan2590]

Frederic Weis

[@jaydagoat8503]

@@andrewdonovan2590 yup

[@michaelruizgarcia5071]

Wenny weecham only takes W’s man... so inspirational men First RJ and now Ron Artest WOW

[@ballinsoro4633]

Its Wohn Weecham

[@jeffjones4215]

Ay Thad young’s in the intro too

[@tysonchandler1817]

He didn’t get R.J?????

[@Abdullahhhhh7]

@@tysonchandler1817 Richard Jefferson

[@austin5944]

You mean Wwwww Wwwwwww?

[@ved7754]

Who else been waiting for the next episode

[@sethb.3809]

I have lol

[@PROBENICCOMPS]

Yuh

[@ashwinkokate2295]

Y’all see Kenny on TNT? That’s my boiii

[@aliciamarinibloom3772]

yep

[@reinerbraun1452]

literally everyone watching this

[@3rdgenbobby962]

"I would play wit myself in the locker room"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Gotta have that context

[@lilmal655]

😂😂😂

[@austin5944]

Lmao

[@chrisu316]

Are we gonna ignore how small Kenny looks compared to these players 😭😭

[@reddits20]

Wait til he interviews a former or current center. And then maybe he’ll interview Isaiah Thomas who’s just a bit taller

[@M00SE414]

Don’t think he talkin bout height man. Kenny look like he need to hit the weights when next to these guys. Metta’s quads look bigger than Kenny’s head yo

[@udsonnn]

hes 5’7😂

[@andrewdonovan2590]

he got the personality to match tho

[@ved7754]

Look at Kenny man, so inspirational

[@em-zo8cq]

my mans @Ved N got 2 top comments sheeeeesh

[@diobrando3120]

My typa podcast

[@omellyjelly8970]

Facts

[@badii]

Metta really went from Ron to Metta World Peace to Panda to Sandiford, he’s a legend for that

[@qdakid6447]

For changing his name? All the things he' s done and you pick meaningless name changes as to why he's a legend

[@coreymoon2027]

@@qdakid6447 nah this man beat up a whole crowd definitely going in the top 10 ever

[@nate8655]

@@qdakid6447 bruh just shut up

[@hattyhat]

I love how engaged the guest are. They take Kenny seriously and it’s about time our guy Kenny is getting in the spotlight

[@kassondraaleman8993]

“I was playing with myself all the time” 👀💀

[@depressedraptorsfan4907]

I was about to say pause💀

[@krishiv04]

bro kenny really has 3 channels where so many people watch every video (including me. haven’t missed a vid in 5 years)💀 this mans def got a top 5 fanbase across yt

[@charliehaug6710]

Plus he made an account for clips from this channel lol

[@nikolajokic236]

I really hope they talk about the malice at the palace. I would like to hear more about it from Ron Artest Himself

[@sumanthkamath2419]

MVP is here ❤️ Knowing Kenny, I'm sure he would bring it up👍🏻 the research he does on the players is impeccable

[@benjamin-kh1zz]

jokic

[@flameballgaming6239]

Watch artests appearance on All the Smoke. He talks with stephen jackson who was one of the other guys involved

[@ecco2ks]

Goatkic

[@jasonmbonu17]

Look lemickey can rap: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX-XkGeElM1kkNE

[@connorkinsley1810]

I’m glad I got to know Metta a little better, it’s comforting to know he isn’t just “that guy who started that fight”

[@shannonwinthrop3302]

My biggest takeaway: metta is probably the most humble person you could ever meet. When he speaks he uses words like "i think" "i believe" and just as much says "i could be wrong" or "thats ok too". His outlook on european basketbal and so many things just says he REALLY respects people's walks of life and lifestyle. And to seek help from a therapist to find your piece and TRULY absorb it, embody it. Wish him nothing but the best. What a life

[@essexadams7760]

I also liked how he straight out admit Kawhi is better than he is.

[@10102s]

metta world peace is one of the most interesting players to play in the nba. SideNote: I would totally recommend watching his documentary "Quiet storm"

[@Lukadoncicburner77]

Homies call him meta world peace

[@jeremiahpensyl1716]

Sry but he’s world peace

[@freakreacts7575]

u watch kenny too. oh yeah u a real one

[@tthebeasty1]

I love how almost 30 people are waiting for this.... even though it doesn't even happen today😂😂😂 it just goes to show that Kenny.. you da real mvp

[@mcohen0609]

I love how metta is just so accepting of his mistakes earlier in life. Most people aren’t able to transform themselves as he has, honestly really inspirational

[@pimb160]

It's nothing against Metta, but this interview made me even more impressed with how good Richard Jefferson is at this.

[@fbg110]

that’s exactly what i was thinking

[@dylanrich69]

John Beecham at it again with another banger

[@Manntell]

John

[@Buokik]

John

[@Visual_Ghoul]

Jhon

[@joshiejandro2321]

John Beecham is the goat

[@Manntell]

@@Visual_Ghoul how did this dude ratio me and Kyle 💀

[@dominiccolucci4405]

If you’re seeing this you know this is gonna be a banger

[@lilchonc5688]

petition to make calluses the called game theme

[@joshbabs7483]

Kenny went from a 2k player to having one of the best introductions I’ve seen in my life

[@13eecham]

I'm younger than Kenny but I feel like a proud father seeing him grow up man!

[@ntaylor1810]

Kenny is a truly awesome person and he has made all of our lives better

[@bradenhubahib8778]

I love how Kenny’s interview with Metta started with Metta interviewing Kenny

[@charliehaug6710]

I would watch that too

[@bobertwales7189]

Respect to Kenny for exposing his younger audience to these legends that most of us didn't get to see play in their prime, great vid once again Kenny

[@joosyn]

I JUST FINISHED THE RJ ONE! That definitely made me a fan of Richard, man. That dude is so humble and genuine. He loves to see people succeed. Good shit Kenny.

[@justinhurst640]

He needs to do lu Dort

[@charliehaug6710]

Everyone’s favorite player Lou Dort

[@guilhermefaleiro5653]

Kenny is destinated to be one of the greatests! The first time I saw his videos I knew he was a monster! Love from Brazil!

[@miguelblanco4709]

the difference in personality form RJ and Metta World peace is absurd

[@drezz8k]

both were cool tho imo

[@zach346]

Bro switched personality’s mid career 😭😭😭

[@leftenantthunder]

Both were good, but RJ is a natural communicator in front of the camera, great story tellers

[@theeunknown3988]

This is amazing, first episode was Richard Jefferson now it's Metta??

[@ntaylor1810]

I think I speak for the whole world when saying this. I love you Kenny

[@cadfael3257]

The panda's friend is on called game, love to see it

[@smalljewishboy901]

And we back!!!!!

[@trashcan2641]

kenny doing big things. I remember when he was just doing sporkle quizzes look where you've come

[@pjaskii]

Kenny is so inspirational man

[@lilchange1351]

These professional atheletes are really smart, like the amount they remember from high school and college when they in their 40s and how they track their own growth is actually really wild Shout out to Kenny for getting this done

[@romancampanella2626]

Can’t wait to see who you got next

[@Calebnstuff]

So inspirational Kenny keep it up

[@seventy3percent]

Kenny is the best NBA interviewer ive ever seen & im not exaggerating

[@zern867]

Congrats to Kenny for getting on TNT!

[@dwighthowarddh12]

The progression kenny's career is crazy

[@oliverhirschheimer8837]

Kenny better ask about the Malice at the Palace. But of course respect, Metta did make the NBA.

[@zeroh7671]

Man he’s talked about it so many times, I’m sure he doesn’t want to rehash the same negative event like 15 years after the fact

[@oliverhirschheimer8837]

@@zeroh7671 yeah, facts

[@BasketballProspector]

I watched this yesterday but PG13 🔥

[@seasonone]

Again, proud of you Kenny

[@Quercia877]

KENNY YOU DA GOAT, CONTINUE LIKE THIS MAN!!!!

[@kaidenkaiden3976]

Why is this already my favourite podcast episode ever.

[@sebaceous816]

I’m just amazed on how real Ron artest is .... he’s like the most real famous person I’ve ever heard talk.

[@brandoningram7233]

Look at my boy WENNY

[@jesiahCalabrese702]

Already watched, but came back over #PG13

[@thepizzaman6860]

you gotta start comparing your hand size to there hand size cause it looks like he’s got some huge hands

[@bullsfan6965]

Thats sus

[@thepizzaman6860]

@@bullsfan6965 not really

[@braykeys7909]

I swear I’ve been looking forward to this so much it feels like it’s been a month since the last one

[@noahhenriksen9410]

YOURE THE MAN KENNY

[@christianmicco151]

The first time out startled me lol

[@kinggoob9058]

imagine having iman shumpert on this, he is a great story teller

[@Matt-rw4bv]

I really like the perspective that Kenny’s interviews give us on players. I love the energy and production, can’t wait for the episodes to come

[@Magikpineapple]

Called Game already forever goated this man Kenny a god

[@SpeakRyanSpeak]

I’m sorry call me childish but 9:22 was funny 😂😂 “ Play with myself in the locker room before the game”

[@Diego-mx4kr]

Kenny deverves all his subs.mans been hustlin for yeara

[@ayyyayay]

this channel does deserve more subs tho at least 1 mill

[@Diego-mx4kr]

@@ayyyayay he does have 1 mil

[@ayyyayay]

@@Diego-mx4kr i said this channel

[@Diego-mx4kr]

@@ayyyayay oh sorry my bad

[@michaelosakwe4129]

Wenny doin’ big things 🐐

[@fredreichmendiola9255]

this is gonna blow up. kenny is on his way to the top

[@CEA.]

“I would play with myself in the locker room before the game” I’m dead 😂😂

[@vinnydaria3873]

Richard Jefferson was inspirational, this one bout to be too

[@ClubLoveDance]

Kenny gotta get Shump in there. He's a story-teller for sure

[@sebastianpereznieto7727]

So happy for you Kenny

[@xaynbb]

W Video Kenny

[@kayson7740]

The foul shot-> Kot4q reacts--> Kenny for real---> Called Game 🔥

[@cashmachine20]

I thought Kenny said he removed the video from KZbin

[@cglomega7148]

Was not expecting Metta to be this likable not gonna lie

[@bobsanders952]

Metta is so chill.

[@sponko]

I was playing with myself all the time in the locker room -Metta Sandiford-Artest i call this a chad moment

[@thecmdcommander106]

“Playing with myself in the locker room” hold up...

[@skitsantana7605]

Called Game going to a milli + !!

[@kylebvlogs7659]

Another banger, Kenny killin it.

[@Broncos_-gj9ux]

Is it just me or does Artest look like he could be Kobe’s older brother

[@lehrkid9991]

Yo just set my reminder already know it’s gonna be a banger

[@last7116]

This was great, for whatever reason I didn’t expect to like Metta as much as I did. Seems like a great guy, and I couldn’t be happier for everything happening for Kenny. Can’t wait for the next Called Game!

[@Umbreonite434]

Kenny really got a knack for this you can see metta constantly get more comfortable throughout the interview

[@Sceptile227]

something about mettas voice is just soothing maybe its just me idk

[@joshbabs7483]

Yeah same I hear it

[@nikolajokic236]

Kenny is really an inspiration.

[@BallinnnFr]

Hello Nikola, I’m mad at you cuz you couldn’t carry my fantasy team to the finals

[@shuvashishpradhan5126]

Keep grinding Kenny we got ya back!!

[@lakoste03]

Good one Kenny! Metta is such a nice guy

[@nothingbutbasketball7461]

shit kenny had a malice of the palace reference in his song now i know where it cam from

[@fernandogarcia-so4mh]

one of the most wholesome dudes to ever touch a basketball

[@noseblind2088]

however one of the least wholesome dudes to touch a water bottle

[@minutemaid1987]

I could listen to Ron Artest talk hoops all day I swear. One of the greats

[@mikeypickett4468]

Still the best KZbin series

[@finderofmenaces277]

I didn’t expect the symbol of World Peace to be on called game

[@noseblind2088]

ikr, so metta

[@DJ_ChrissyChris]

Called Game is better than ESPN First Take

[@notscott9985]

another great episode

[@jacx397]

you’re killing the game rn kenny keep it up bro

[@adrix729]

I want to see kenny ask him about the elbow 😂😂😂😂

[@ghostgamer1265]

“I was playing with myself all the time” -Metta Sandiford-Artest

[@JDNoble]

Kenny the goat man!

[@alexchampagne3577]

Wow Metta is so awesome