NBA Lockout Jobs: Ron Artest Tackles Stand-Up Comedy

Daniel Buerge
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Recently Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest, or Metta World Peace, took to the stage in an attempt to find a calling since basketball is currently locked out.

That calling appears to be stand-up comedy, as Artest tried it out in New York. Along the way Artest discussed his name change, his crush on Celine Dion and many other topics. He also took some time to hug some members of the audience.

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