Metta World Peace Elbows James Harden (VIDEO)
That’s Just Wrong! Metta World Peace Throws Vicious Elbow To James Harden’s Head! (VIDEO)
Los Angeles Lakers power forward Metta World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, snapped yesterday in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder when he unleashed a vicious elbow to OKC six man James Harden’s head.
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With less than two minutes remaining in the first half on Sunday, World Peace had a fast break dunk and with all the excitement, pounded on his chest and caught Harden with a stunning blow to the back of his head, leaving him reeling in pain on the floor for at least 10 minutes.
According to ESPN, World Peace issued a statement to reporters after the game about the incident:
“During that play I just dunked on (Kevin) Durant and (Serge) Ibaka and I got really emotional and excited and it was unfortunate that James had to get hit with an unintentional elbow.
I hope he’s OK. The Thunder, they’re playing for a championship this year, so I hope that he’s OK and I apologize to the Thunder and to James Harden.”
Back in 2004, Artest was the main player that sparked the “Malice at the Palace,” a huge brawl that escalated into the stands.
