I'd have to actually agree with Artest on this one. I don't really know where Barkley gets the idea that Artest isn't focused from basketball. From one video? Does that mean working on his rap career and "tweeting" are the only things Artest does? Barkley gets that idea from seeing that video? I guess one year with the Rockets wasn't long enough to make Artest realize all of the s**t that comes out of Barkley's mouth.
Also I forgot to mention, Barkley said "If Ron Artest just plays basketball, I think they can be better. He's going to have to keep himself under control." Basketball players have lives outside of basketball too. I don't think the only thing Barkley thought about back when he was playing was basketball 24/7, so why is he assuming this in Artest's life? Man, Barkley is a really horrible analyst, and sometimes, I get the idea that maybe TNT is paying him to make stupid comments every night.
Charles took a huge paycut for us to sign scottie pippen. sure it was a disater, but you cant faul he's intentions. charles>>>ron
Well Ron engraved the Rox logo in his hair, doesn't that count for something? Besides, he only left cuz Morey didn't want him around. What pisses me of is that just because his career is done Barkley acts like he was Tim Duncan or MJ when it comes to being a model player. The dude was partying, drinking and gambling all throughout his career, and now he goes off on Artest for doing something else in his spare time. At least Artest is keeping himself in great shape. Charles was counting cupcakes even when he was still playing...
At least Artest has a shot for a ring before he calls it a career. Barkley is permanently 0fer. He got a DUI trying to get a BJ and has to nerve to throw rocks at Artest? Gotta be kidding me, gtfo.
I hate to nitpick, but MJ was far from being a model player. He, like Barkley, had big time gambling problems throughout his career. Read The Jordan Rules if you ever get the chance...great book.
