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Some people have to think long and hard about their Halloween costumes.
But for Ron Artest III, you just can refer to one of your father's most memorable – in a bad way – moments.
The 20-year-old dressed up as Metta Sandiford-Artest, previously legally named Metta World Peace. The 19-year NBA veteran is known by most as Ron Artest, who was drafted 16th overall by the Chicago Bulls in 1999.
Artest is often remembered for his hand in the "Malice at the Palace," or the brawl between players and fans during a game between the Indiana Pacers and the defending champion Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2004, at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Pistons center Ben Wallace attempted a layup shot but was fouled from behind by Artest, who was on the Pacers at the time. Wallace shoved Artest, and then players from both teams came over to fight. After the referees separated them and were discussing the consequences for those involved, a fan threw a drink at Artest. Artest, who was at the scorer's table, charged into the sand and grabbed a fan – the wrong fan who threw the drink – and several Pacers teammates followed suit.
The brawl spread into the stands and police eventually had to come to the arena to break everything up. The game was never completed and later, the NBA suspended nine players, including Artest and Wallace, for a total of 146 games.
The fight began with less than 50 seconds left in the fourth quarter, with the Pacers leaving 97–82.
Artest was suspended for the remainder of the 2004-05 season, which totaled 86 games.
Ron Artest III dressed up as his dad for Halloween
This is amazing (via @BASKETBALLonX) pic.twitter.com/rtN0QeeZNe
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) November 1, 2024
So, his son donning the ripped jersey that Artest was famously photographed wearing after the incident is quite iconic. Did he win NBA Halloween?