Metta World Peace on life lessons he learned from Kobe Bryant

The former Laker offers an intimate glimpse into his on- and off-court relationship with Bryant

[@zabaleta66]

This dude......saying some real things. A heartfelt, honest eulogy.

[@shamirbrown8160]

Indeed

[@geneyumang9554]

This fool is fake as u could get more like world war

[@tenticklezz9537]

Gene Yumang stfu

[@coryburns834]

I can't watch every video someone talking about Kobe but a teammate that knew him I will

[@geneyumang9554]

@@tenticklezz9537 if u know about fake asf world war story in the nba u should be the one stfu... he never like kobe they always had war with each other... hes only speaking highly of kobe cuz hes dead what about when he was alive... u the dumbass believe Ron Artest speech hes fake as u could get

[@girlmeetsreality4644]

He fought back tears a couple of times. This loss is heart wrenching.

[@dlw1221]

frfr Metta has a genuine spirit, very easy to listen to.

[@krensic2660]

Omniscient 1 stfu

[@tootcliff]

Ron Artest is a legend for three reasons: 1. For rightly kicking serious ass in the Pacers/Pistons fan brawl...2. For single handedly winning Game 7 Finals against the Celtics in 2010, and 3. For wearing his Lakers jersey to this interview. Awesome all around. God bless you RA/MWP.

[@samman4602]

The only thing I can remember from G7 Boston finals was MWP giving the business and bringing it home

[@dgames8900]

Metta singlehandedly winning the Finals in game 7?? That's just simply disrespectful to Kobe and disingenuous.

[@radsibouasba]

He's wearing a signed Kobe jersey though.

[@waltciii3]

​@@dgames8900Give Metta his props. Kobe did!

[@Neo5GT]

dgames no it’s true. Kobe was obviously the best player no question about it. But Ron really was mvp of game 7. I honestly think he won us that chip. I hate to say it but without his performance in game 7, I think the Celtics would have won. Simply put he saved it

[@sLyOnE_NYc]

His love for Kobe is undeniable, it's spewing out of his voice, words and eyes.

[@greatestever7623]

Ya he finna shed a tear any minute 😔 rip KB

[@tamjeff1751]

Metta just wanna make him proud.

[@GrahamSiggins]

The beautiful part is that I think in this eulogy he’s like half filled with melancholy but half filled with just grateful nostalgia. Metta seems like the kind of guy that views death genuinely in the “dont be sad they’re gone, be happy they lived” sort of way

[@tjg6363]

@Loki Animations nigga shut up

[@lickity10]

THIS BROTHER RIGHT HERE TRULY LOVES KOBE JUST READ HIS BODY LANGUAGE

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

I can still hear Metta saying at the news conference Kobe gave me the ball Kobe gave me the ball. What a wonderful memory with him and Kobe and hell yes that was a great great season of them two

[@AvatarTheLastPodcasters]

"I heard Phil say 'don't shoot it' I said 'shut up phil' and I shot it and it went in" At least I think that's how it went.

[@wddub9075]

Cherie Johnson Oh Gahd. I forgot about that. What a moment!

[@RaySims3094]

He was so authentic sayin how excited he was!!😅

[@Nala-xf6rz]

Right?! That was hilarious he really looked up to and admired Kobe 😂😭

[@dannymag2596]

back 2 back champs and the second came against those damn celtics baby! metta you the man! RiP mamba Rip mambacita never be forgotten.

[@brewinquinto762]

MWP was something like Kobe’s Dennis Rodman.

[@dtroit_playa3139]

Facts

[@darlenemcnealy6306]

Thanks!✌🏾

[@pimpjuicedp]

Yep

[@pyramidion5911]

Perfect comparison

[@ochodatboy3059]

Yes

[@ProspektxD]

I’ve never seen MWP like this. And you can hear the pureness in voice and the emotion on his face. Kobe really inspired everyone. Kobe will be missed by everyone, no doubt.

[@jlg5798]

Artest speaks from the heart !! That’s why he’s always been misunderstood.

[@swasho2939]

When he plays against Harden he speaks from the elbow too.

[@theman2k7]

Swa Sho 😂😂 stop this

[@mokushmasmo6009]

theman2k7 It actually concerns me people still hate on Barnes, Artest lmao. Like that shit happened 25 years ago.

[@moey7101]

I was going to comment the some thing , artest is probably the most genuine one out of all the testimonies or e eulogies I've heard for Kobe. Hands down the most heartfelt and genuine.

[@athletesforgod1187]

Ron Artest has come a long way. Glad to see him doing so well, and I'm glad Kobe was a mentor to him

[@RONJAE212003]

Athletes For God 💯

[@jondough3014]

I wish he'd just use his proper name instead this stupid title... it's ridiculous. But he speaks well here of Kobe.

[@SJP43]

Jon Dough shut up

[@Homynum]

Athletes For God no bull

[@meyou5789]

Metta World Peace!!

[@tombatman1637]

I have so much respect for this man. The pain he is feeling can be seen in his eyes. Nothing fake about this man. Keep your head up Metta. RIP Kobe and Gigi.

[@Mr.Gundam7]

At 0:37 you could see he had flashbacks when he and Kobe won the championship and when both of them spend together. You could see his really hurt 😢😢

[@cjsingletary1116]

@@Mr.Gundam7😊 X.

[@fef88]

"life is bigger than basketball... but, not really you know" amen

[@turbografxx]

fef88 keeps it real bro how is life that much bigger than basketball when that’s what made you and got you where you are today

[@grantdowling8550]

How can you say basketball is bigger than life when it is your life?

[@theqsanity6053]

I think he was trying to say that when you're a kid, basketball is bigger than life, but not really but you know.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@grantdowling8550 yes

[@radsibouasba]

He's not "rocking his jersey". He's wearing a Kobe jersey.

[@radsibouasba]

@S D that was not the point. The point is he's wearing/rocking a Kobe jersey - not a Ron Artest jersey ("his").

[@alphaturtle3806]

I wore my Kobe to work the next day. Thought it was dorkie but everyone was talking about it(guys who never talked to me chopped it up). Just horrible for his baby and his wife/other babies but the love the reaction Kobe got felt good. Kobe wasn’t just a sports athlete. When he died it was like a president being shot. RIP Gianna MO Bryant

[@fg5332]

You can hear it on his voice he is on thin ice almost breaking down.

[@stillsmokntrees]

Bro it hurts alot to see this I remember watching them lakers teams I loved ron attest I knew his def would get another chip with Kobe, Pau, lamar, fisher , and Artest

[@warwick802]

Look at his eyes and the sighs. He's at the breaking point-as he should be, as we should all be. All those images of Kobe having fun or with his family and beautiful daughters just make my eyes wattery and sadser. I can't comprehend what it must be like for those who knew him, if I-someone who has never even seen him face-to-face is devastated by the tragic news. I hope he's still shooting those fadeaway's with his daughter In Heaven. R.I.P Kobe Bryant, Black Mamba. 🙏✊🕊

[@RaySims3094]

@@stillsmokntrees facts

[@RaySims3094]

It's hard for him

[@anonymouswombat9709]

I agree. What really hurts me is that people are already making fun of Kobe’s death! It literally hurts how some people are so senseless!

[@edwinkim86]

you ain't let kob down/ you made kob proud

[@MrDomwilson21]

edwin kim Jay z !!??

[@kakarotkakarot177]

@itchy AIDS what u chattin bout

[@cipherP9]

Man, Kobe was a true friend and teammate, despite his toughness on the court, off the court he would make sure everybody was good. From going to T Mac’s kids basketball game, doing basketball drills with Matt Barnes kids for their birthday, keeping in contact with Shaq’s kids regularly, helping Metta in his life after basketball, mentoring some of the new young stars in the league (Kawhi, Kyrie, Hayward). Even in his death, his reason for wanting to fly was to get his daughter and teammates to their game. It’s gonna takes some months to get over this one, I feel for his loved ones, it may take them years, STAY STRONG.

[@markhanna3643]

@love is my religion educate yourself. www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/evtov3/because_of_the_recent_flooding_of_kobes_rape/

[@rre40rre]

And I remember Kobe Bryant went to visit Lamar Odom when Odom had overdosed in the hospital

[@nabilinho8936]

Don't forget going to visit Lamar when he was in coma.

[@davidmarshall44]

As long as I love or watch the NBA I'll never get over Kobe's death

[@lieneconomidis3112]

@love is my religion If a person have done 99 good things and 1 bad thing, focus on the 99 good things. If a person have done 1 good deed and 99 bad sins, focus on that one good deed. This is what love is all about. We want that energy from the love and goodness to rise and spread. My brother, I will pray for you and bring your mind towards the light!

[@chingfai]

Never heard him talk like this, heart broken.

[@AndrewEvenstar]

Same. I've never seen him look or speak like this.

[@starfireprincess]

@@mokushmasmo6009 That's a bot, alot of comments you read aren't even from real people anyways.

[@tygervoods8358]

@@starfireprincess Either that or he has no life cause literally no one asked him to repeat the same bullshit everywhere.

[@reneelewis9346]

It hurts like hell-When you pass by Staples Center and you’re in DTLA, you can feel Kobe all over the place!!! Lakers, will never ever be the same. I’m completely heartbroken. 😩💔

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

Bruh omg. Im in kentucky. I have no idea the pain yall feel n im one of kobes biggest fans. But my pain cannot measure up to yalls in LA

[@TheHoodVillain]

Wishing the best for Ron Artest. You can tell he has a really good heart.

[@KabzieMusic]

facts

[@wesleynice3823]

Dude started fights

[@KabzieMusic]

Simply Simple because he’s not a pussy.

[@fullmetalgamer6062]

@Inigo Bantok *Ron Artest

[@destormmystery6490]

TheHoodVillain James Harden prolly disagree

[@sacskim916]

I’ve personally interacted with Ron several times when I valeted cars in college. He’s legit one of the nicest NBA players I’d ever met.

[@ripem1417]

Can’t say the same for Russel Westbrook. Valeted for him a few times and he never said thank you let alone tipped us. His wife still comes in and also has a similar “better than you” attitude. Even Candace Parker (Sparks player), who makes considerably less was super nice and gave a nice tip.

[@sacskim916]

xombi - first of all, can we acknowledge the valet brotherhood? In Sacto, it was like a fraternity (without the douchey-ness). But yeah man, I can tell you my all time favorite player to valet was Chris Webber (except the couple times I parked him with Tyra Banks -they always seemed to be fighting, and it often effed our tip from him). The most C-Webb tipped me was $400. I also loved Stoudemire & Nash, Shaq was surprisingly really funny and cool, Kobe was nice enough, Peja was always cool. The absolute hands down worst player ever: Mike Bibby. He and his crew (Team Dime) got banned from numerous restaurants/clubs in Downtown Sac. It was a struggle to get him to pay the valet fee, let alone tip us! One time, I found his wallet in the middle of the parking lot. It must’ve had $3,000 packed in it. I never stole a thing while being in people’s cars -I always felt it was bad karma for our tips. Plus it’s just wrong. It never even crossed my mind to touch the cash. So I run his wallet up to him in the VIP of the night club, tell him the story of finding it in the parking lot. He looks at me as if i did something wrong and says “you didn’t take nothin did ya?” And I just looked at him like “are you f*cking kidding me?!” Like, I kinda wash I had now that you’re “thanking” me like this. He searched thru the hundreds to find a $50 and gave that to me, but not before he said “this is for me and my brother’s cars too.” Which again, barely covered the valet fee 😒

[@ripem1417]

Jake yeah and he was driving Lamborghini Urus. Like you can afford a $250k car but can’t be generous enough to at least give us a few bucks for taking care of your expensive toy. It’s all good tho lol

[@csxiii9131]

You guys have me wanting to try valeting out lol.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@sacskim916 lol you hear how that principal tried to get bibby in jail a couple months ago coachibg his hs team in zona lol

[@renostubbs6348]

This dude was speaking from his heart...Kobe was the best in my view. Hands down.

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

Mj wilt then kobe. Bird duncan magic hakkem shaq russell isiah lebron

[@vicovilla9310]

I can see through his eyes the sadness and he’s hurt.. We all feel u brother

[@mybeatmhz]

All these videos that I've been watching. I'm from LA. They don't they don't mean s*** but when this dude start a talking, you know he's speaking from the heart. When people are known for f*** ups, and they open their hearts it's something special

[@Rey-Nolds]

Truth

[@kdbh]

mybeatmhz 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@Forgetko9]

Metta and Kobe had a special connection. It’s so evident

[@kingja126]

“Life is bigger then basketball, but not really you know” I felt that deep in my soul 😔🏀Kobe is one of the reasons why I love and play this game. 💔🏀

[@kyrianb]

It seemed like such a simple statement, but metaphorically it was very profound

[@kdbh]

This is the most genuine thing I’ve seen😢Kobe touched the hearts of our generation TREMENDOUSLY 🕊🐐🙏🏾

[@jerseywomeninc.8640]

This was really hard for him, His Love for Kobe is as visibly as The heartbreak is for him.

[@Its_air_rico]

I can listen to Kobe stories all day... 😞

[@DontSleepOnEm]

Same. He reached WAYY more people than I realized. So many behind the scenes stories..Pure humanity 💜💛

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@DontSleepOnEm how didnt you realize it. He never formed superteams to win. In 2008 when he lost to boston he said he doesnt make excuses in the post conference. But he will be back. N he kept his word. Against the magic in finals he said what is there to be happy about? Is the job finished? Like how did you not recogniize his greatness before he died. You're a loser with bad judgment.

[@chadk890]

@@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx Jesus relax

[@bushwacker5663]

The world isn’t the same without Kobe and Gigi. 😭😭😭

[@qhiligh]

Facts..My world will never be the same

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@Into Infinity most ppl hearts will ever fewl complete again. At my wedding i might break out in twars crying for kobe. N i dont plan on getting married until im 33. Im 28 right now

[@ihaveautism666]

6ft 2hunnid LoL stfu

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@ihaveautism666 forreal

[@bruvimmaride3017]

The world hasn't changed much since they gone just Corona

[@destinysvoid4712]

Ron, that was a really good speech you gave in this interview. I am really proud of you and what you have accomplished with your life. Kobe would be proud too!

[@McMarvin42]

That was real as real gets. These guys clearly respected each other. That's the ultimate bond. #RIPMamba

[@jessicawalker8564]

This is the most sincere honorable interview I witnessed in re to team member remembering the great man everyone has recently lost...never seen Ron Artest in this light ever know him as a champ on the court tho...basketball lovers know the 6 ring club is quite elite...

[@Kenaz2226]

I had to come back to this just to listen to his last statement again. “It’s some type of energy and it’s affecting the world. Who knows what else it’s affecting” Ron was so right. The moment they passed, this world has been under something crazy. It’s definitely some type of energy here and it’s indescribable

[@danie641]

damn, him holding back tears, is killing me

[@purpdillinger5022]

I remember when this news broke...I work at Costco in Atlanta and I kid you not everyone in the breakroom was in tears....some coworkers had to go home....I've never seen such devastation all at once...it broke my heart in many pieces especially when we learnt his daughter passed away too...damn man I just can't deal😥😣😣

[@Asabawcum]

HUMAN BEING wtf.... so crazy. I was sitting at the food court at Costco when I found out 😔 rip and mamba mentality always

[@chocboiwonda6810]

Crazy Atlanta huh. His impact was felt all over the world and it shows. I live in LA I was with my daughter at the time in the parking lot of IHOP waiting to pick up her food when my friend from DC texted me did you hear about Kobe? I was like no what he got arrested? She was like no he died. I said please dont say that. Please don't. She said its true friend I'm sorry. She knew I loved Kob. My 8 year old daughter had to wipe the tears from her father's eyes smh it hit me hard. Today is the first day I haven't cried

[@specter290]

Yes, Kobe was loved in Atlanta and everywhere... everyone will always remember when they first heard the news... i woke up that lazy Sunday morning and noticed the hazy weather... went down to the living room eat my breakfast/brunch and my mom came in saying is it true Kobe Bryant died? So I checked CNN, commercial break, went to FOX and told my mom yeah... she kept saying omg omg...

[@jlee5490]

Damn all the way in Atlanta. I walked to the Staples Center which is 15 minutes away a few hours after the news. I thought only the tears were in LA.

[@celinehary3222]

When I saw the headline on my phone late Sunday morning, I fell on my knees and sat on the floor crying hard. My heart was hurting so much and in disbelief. I keep thinking that Kobe would survive this and they would find him alive. It's still hard to accept that Kobe's gone. I've cried so much. I'm heartbroken like I lost a loved one.

[@sss79313]

MWP and Matt Barnes’s respect greatly indicate the charm and greatness of KOBE’s character.

[@willvanrooy6878]

It's as if Ron was talking to a friend, with no cameras around, that's how sincere and wholesome this video was. Thinking about Kobe makes us all feel like a kid again, no matter how old you are. That's how much Kobe transcended beyond just basketball; to people of all generations.

[@dominiquejones3805]

Ron/Metta is 1 of my favorite people all time. QBs Finest.Prodigy shouted Ron out, Ron gave P $ 2 start his label. Named his documentary Quiet Storm

[@awwwnawwbruh]

you can tell that everything he said is 100% genuine, always pulling for you MWP

[@jheymonks8118]

Michael Jordan vs Dennis Rodman Kobe Bryant vs Ron Artest All change and their become team mate Same Story but different legacy

[@mharnulfego2668]

And they both become a champion

[@jheymonks8118]

Indeed

[@jsjjahdhsu5566]

Artest*

[@jheymonks8118]

@@jsjjahdhsu5566 Thank you for checking my comment, my mistake😊

[@JakeHunter2010]

Great comment.

[@khaledal-kassimi7121]

This is the best interview about Kobe post mortem. Xo love you

[@RGWdubb]

Thanks Metta for sharing a part of you with us. Continue to pay it forward...

[@Cheersthewinners]

"He actually showed me some things. I wish I woulda been working on this, a long time ago. I woulda been good". That was nice.

[@nickdee1913]

You’re a class act Meta I luved your defensive skills. Thanks you

[@the2bibbs736]

Go check out Drake Tray Money remix 💤💤💤🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@prisdre9133]

When everyone had given up on Ron and he was traded to the Lakers as a last ditch effort Kobe took him to the side and let him know that in this team we don't play games. And if you want to be part of this team don't bring your crap with you--- basically in loose paraphrasing. I think Ron always had a respect for Kobe and this up front conversation raised his level of respect because now he's on Kobe's turf. Kobe didn't shove him away as a problem child he took Ron right under his wing when he saw that he was really working through not only some mental illness but his professional goals as well. We never know what people are going through and it doesn't hurt to take that extra minutes to work with somebody who's really trying. And time and time again all I hear is the stories of Kobe doing this with the folks that nobody wanted to deal with. That's a life of service that goes far beyond points and championships. I love the saying that people may not remember what you told them, they may not even remember some of the things you did but they'll always remember how you made them feel. And though there's a spotlight on what Kobe did because he's a public figure I have no doubt that the people that he surrounded himself, that were on the helicopter, were the same type of people. Everyone who knows Kobe said he surrounded himself with greatness and I have no doubt those same individuals are missed for the same reasons. Don't not take one second for granted, so that if our day ends today people will remember how we made them feel. God bless folks.

[@asasons]

Moment of silence for the champion, for the one who made going hard a lifestyle 💯😔🙏

[@henrywitherspoon8064]

XDeliriouz NBA 2K11 that game brings back memories

[@asasons]

Henry Witherspoon I was listening to that song before i got the news bro... That song describes kobe so perfectly... Nobody wanted it more than him, nobody went as hard as him when it mattered “Only champs swing the hardest in the 12th round, I love the 4th quarter, I love the 9th inning, I love game 7, bring on the competition” 🗣🗣🗣

[@DominiqueWilliams-ue3rx]

@@asasons perfect

[@TruthBTold-]

I love this man....It's very easy at times to like someone's game and their whole personality....Ron Artest is a prime example of that....

[@miyagifatghost2684]

Ron Artest made James Harden STOP playing defense....only time I was mad at him! But outside of that Ron has come a Long Way

[@m.a.4949]

Meta you mean

[@MoBay876rc]

You can tell he really miss his friend so sad 🙏🏽

[@animatefx]

That was a wonderfully sincere and heartfelt tribute from Metta World Peace.

[@imQurnot]

I watched the Showtime documentary about Metta about two weeks ago. Kobe talked about his convo with him after the '09 loss in the opening. How things change in the blink of an eye. But this dude right here is so real and so thoughtful his sincerity just bleeds through. I know he's got to be hurting.

[@soulstar1840]

Only five days have passed and still feels like yesterday I still haven’t excepted it yet don’t know when I will 🙏🙏😢😢😭🏆

[@rizingpho3nix]

This has been a very emotional and devastating experience.

[@jnever9768]

Ron -Metta, you were one of my favorite Lakers to watch. I wish you success man, and glad you achieved your championship with us. Loved the D you used to play and the hustle and passion you brought to the game.

[@TonyTony..]

A sentiment from Metta World Peace the idea how so many including him learned from the intellect and spirit of Kobe, inspiring.

[@MrCool818]

This felt longer than 5 mins.....I feel ya my brother. ✊

[@joevillaverde4124]

Metta World Peace, your name saids it all. Your one of the great ones too my brother. Live long and always appreciate your blessings

[@Jack-il4ms]

Much love Metta we feel your pain. Kobe death has been hard on the young and old leaving us with questions WHY. Keep your faith and head up. PEACE

[@marklepe12]

Artest loves Kobe so much! We all miss Kobe. I literally grew up watching Kobe from when he entered the League and throughout his Career. Such a shock to hear his passing. Rest in Peace Bean!!!

[@katrinagwen]

I've never seen Artest smile. Memories of Kobe making him smile show how much of an impact Kobe has on him.

[@ingodwetrust7648]

You can tell this dude had mad love for Kobe man i remember him going up against him in the playoffs and Ron was a beast in defense gave Kobe a hard time..they we're perfect as team mates..much love to you Metta 🌎 ✌..#KobeGiGi

[@omarvaldez00]

Metta World Peace hit it right in the head. Kobe's energy was contagious in life and after. R.I.P Kobe.

[@calebhassen4565]

OMAR VALDEZ he hit James harden too 😂

[@omarvaldez00]

@@calebhassen4565 James Harden AKA Mr. Reach for the stats.

[@williamjamerson5066]

This a genuine dude man. Great guy I wish him all the best,because he's real as it gets. Not rehearsed just plain and simple.

[@foot33843]

Everytime I see purple gold I think about Kobe and his family it's going to really take some time and years for me to wrap my head around he's gone forever RIP KOBE BRYANT we miss you bro.

[@kingston4313]

I was rewatching the 60 game and how happy Ron was for Kobe and he looked so proud

[@Phenom4ever24]

Kobe’s death still hasn’t hit me. When I watch an interview like this or when I watch Shaq’s interview it really hit me and I shed some tears and think oh my god this actually is real and it happened I keep saying that to myself. I haven’t broke down and cried yet and I know it’s going to come soon someday where I fully acknowledge wow he’s really gone just can’t explain why it hasn’t hit me yet I’m so shocked and devastated. My hero I don’t want you to go!

[@boxercali909]

It will come when u watch tomorrow nights Lakers game at staples center and feel the raw emotions from the tribute that the team will be playing on the jumbotron.. just feels like thats when it will be fully processed in my personal opinion

[@Alvan81]

Every time I see all those pieces of the pulverized Helo, and think "there are people in that" it's like getting a gut punch again. 😰

[@renewd]

I like that he said he was grateful for Kobe. He seems like a kind and gentle person.

[@ejcarterjr]

I remember when Ron artest made that game winner against the suns and he ran and hugged Kobe lol, also when they beat the Celtics and he said “Kobe got me a Ring” you can tell he really respected him

[@chrisbanales24]

“Bryant looking, Artest that’s a 3, BANG!”

[@Nash1586]

Game 7 memories 🏆

[@Ntd508]

I remember mike Breen saying bang !

[@Legend_Archer]

He passed me the ball...🤣🤣..Classic kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6rYfJyrbrdnjs0

[@gomezianprince]

That Game 7 was the greatest game for me

[@isrv]

In highschool my freshman year I had this project in my art class where we had to do a collage poster of magazine cut outs of your favorite things and I remember I was obsessed with basketball at that time and ended up finding and cutting out a whole picture of Ron artest in Pacers uniform and he was rocking this pose like he was holding two pistols by his side I remember I cut out some basketball shoes and pasted those over his I also read the article from which I cut the picture out and from there artest then became one of the players I started idolizing after that because I felt like he was like an underdog like me i fallowed his woes through out the years and decline from top tier lever players to the bottom of the bucket and hated him when they played in the 09 playoffs against lakers ,when he joined the squad in 2010 he became my favorite laker instantly and was more happier for him finally winning a championship more than any one else that year metta Ill never forget when Kobe passed him the ball and sank that 3 to go up by 6 if there’s one player you definitely wanted to win a chip before retiring from the game it had and has to be RON ARTEST METTA WORLD PEACE 👹☮️

[@BostonBlues]

I'd like this but it's at 24

[@eugenebrndnable]

I made a poster board sketch in high school n sold it for a measly 30 Bucks boy was I stupid wish I could have kept it

[@waynebaker5720]

I remember that 3

[@isrv]

Lyle Alzedo 👌 👌

[@isrv]

derrick brandon should do another mane 🤘 got talent gotta use it

[@brucebenson2835]

that photo of he and Kobe hugging after the finals win, speaks volumes. Especially since Metta said that after their finals loss, he went up to an upset Kobe, IN THE SHOWER, and told him he was proud of how he played. That gets me.

[@NikkiClark4033]

I Truly adore Ron A. I feel his energy and don’t know him he is very authentic so real

[@LonerBecause]

Keep pushing, keep pushing...I love Kobes Mindset Legend at his finest at ⛹🏾‍♀️, and just overall inspiration for us 💯

[@toniametoyer-ceesay248]

Ron's eulogy to Kobe is the most sincere I've heard thus far ❤️ him fighting to hold his emotions and tears back made me cry all over again. But I know you're making him proud for staying the course with his tools to guide you and your good decisions👏🏽👏🏽

[@scottadcock550]

probably one of the most genuine conversations ive heard in a while

[@ricog4192]

Very genuine from Metta, Kobe definitely meant a lot to him.

[@nicolavincenzo7927]

This was beautiful. Tears in his eyes the whole time but couldn't help but smile when reflecting on some of his fondest Kobe memories and teachings. RIP Kobe and Gigi and to the other seven lost in the accident. I hope their families and loved ones can find peace, and I believe it can be easier for them when there are testimonies like this. 💜💛

[@basketballmixedits]

Even Metta try to play dirty on Kobe when he's on Rockets but Kobe revenge with all the shot on Metta face, also he's still the best friend and teammate to Kobe for me. #RipKobe #MambaForever 💔🙏💜💛

[@austina4189]

Either these two or Kobe and Pau

[@basketballmixedits]

@@austina4189 yup i agree with you

[@ryuken8112]

Goes to show...you can achieve greatness putting aside your differences, and a good friend.

[@austina4189]

@@basketballmixedits wait. How did I forget about derek Fisher? 1. Kobe and fisher 2. Kobe and Pau 3. Kobe and MWP

[@basketballmixedits]

@@austina4189 yeah Fisher also is a good Kobe temmate and he's with Kobe and Lakers until Lakers got all 5 championships

[@AsianFoodNerd]

I met Ron in Hong Kong at a tech conference. this is how Kobe's influence has sowed Ron's rewards.

[@LSERA13]

So good to see Metta World Peace. I have a lot of respect for how this man turned his life around.

[@mikeya8725]

Blessings to you Mettaworldpeace. He was and will be their for you always till you both meet again.

[@CigaraStCistar]

Such a sincere interview.... felt this ♡

[@theman2k7]

“Moment of silence for the champions, for those who make going hard a lifestyle, never wait for nothing gotta get it right now”

[@bori5592]

2k soundtrack

[@steveill215]

thought no one else listened to that😂

[@BarefootIguana]

Wow I hope this goes viral. No one has even come close to having an interview like this about Kobe. So damn sincere

[@sayestofb3690]

Metta, such an honest eulogy..always wearing his heart on his sleeve. It's safe to say thay Kobe played a huge part in bringing this kind man out of a league's most dangerous man.

[@RochellBarbara4690]

This broke my heart 💔

[@nickgrummer1991]

Me too :(

[@jeffreyvences5746]

You broke my heart.

[@ingodwetrust7648]

Rochell his words was so deep..he loved Kobe like no other!

[@joejoe1403]

Dude are you perv? Even on this video?

[@bratbastard]

Kobe is the driving force of the Lakers. On and off the court he likes to bring the best out of everyone. ❤️🚀👍

[@murkincl69]

Ron Artest is a bright man. I can feel his pain. We are all feeling a certain way because this was a shock, out of the blue. If people ask me how I feel about this loss, I tell them I’m sad. I cried the following day after he passed. I’m sad because not only was he a great player, he also made Millions of people happy through his hard work ethic. His impact on the World was very motivating and he will most certainly be missed by many people.

[@Alvan81]

This is a man who worked HARD on bettering himself and fighting his 'demons'. And at the same time trying to operate in the highest levels in his sport. There's nothing harder: Except losing a friend who was doing the same thing.

[@SankofaNYC]

This was so nice... Thanks for sharing Metta... And we miss you Kobe!

[@kristinLB]

It’s so true what he said...” who knows what else it’s affecting” Who would think it’s affecting me... a 52 years young woman, not really a huge Basketball fan... but this isn’t really a basketball story. It’s a human story. On one hand I’ve been so very sad for the 4 days since the accident. Just hurting so much for his wife and daughters, for all the basketball players and coaches I’ve seen cry... for the loss of such a bright light and his mini bright light, Gianna. And on the other hand I’ve become so incredibly inspired by everything I’m learning about him and all he’s done, and has continued to do after retirement. I’ve been at a cross roads and hearing about the mamba mentality has really helped me. And it’s always nice to see so much love happening.

[@omgpuppet]

MWP is one of the most hardened men who has seen and felt a lot of suffering and loss in his life. To see and hear his voice breaking and holding back tears is tough. Kobe had a special impact. Rest easy Mamba, you will never be forgotten.and thank you MVP for the heartfelt words.

[@mikevuk8973]

Kobe showing the 🌎 that we need love ❤️ each other more . and enjoy life everyday. Because are time is coming.🙏🏼

[@Forgetko9]

This is so heartfelt Metta. Thank you for sharing. Truly.

[@blkbowhntr0087]

You can tell by the way he's talking, his body language and facial expression everything is from the heart.

[@vacyszigmas6057]

You can tell the guy really loved him, he is barely holding his tears. Respect

[@karlinladeramusic]

Powerful words, Ron! Your stories & humbleness touched my heart. Kobe certainly made a huge impact in his life & so many others world wide!

[@KR0OK]

All these interviews really put into perspective how much of an impact this astonishing man was. He always had pressure and all eyes on him but his greatness made him outshine and become the greatest.👑💞we lost a king but gained a Legend.

[@TruthBTold-]

This interview was so touching, I hated to see it end....Makes you wish Kobe himself was here to see it !!!

[@stevenbrown5312]

Respect that shows the world he was more then A basketball player.He was A hero off the court.R.I.P Kobe Bryant and your daughter and the beautiful 7 people who lost there life.😔

[@raweslo11]

Thank you for sharing this Metta. God Speed ahead

[@hansome91b]

Mamba we will miss you. Blessings always to you, your daughter and your family. Blessings to all families.😭🙏💜💛🙏😭

[@fsu3784]

Such a well spoken man. You can tell he’s honest and real 💯

[@VideoGameandAnimeJunkie]

Kobe!i will miss this guy.Been watching him since i was a child that i made him a tribute video, made me cry and cant concentrate making it. My childhood basketball hero..Thanks kobe for making my childhood awesome