Ron Artest Makes Some Gaffs in San Diego

During a stop in San Diego for his first promotion appearance for his new team, the Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest made some gaffs that caused some laughs. Said Artest, “I didn’t realize how far L.A.’s tentacles, or whatever you want to call them, extend, all the way to San Diego. I thought I was going to be getting some Golden State Warrior fans, because I didn’t know where I was at. Most of the fans are Lakers fans, so that’s great. And I’m also here to say that next year I’ll be trying out for the San Diego Chargers, so I look forward to that. Hopefully I can play some baseball. Is there a baseball team here?” This caused an eruption of laughter, as Artest was told he was wearing a San Diego Padres hat! “I know I’m wearing the hat. I just love the SD. The logo looks great. I didn’t realize there was a baseball team in San Diego.”

Arest also spoke about his previous heated moments with Kobe Bryant saying, “That was friendship what you saw there with me and Kobe. That’s like hard-core friendship, you know, like back in the days–fight against your best friend when you were younger and go out and get some ice cream later? That’s what that was. It was so competitive.”

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Posted in General on September 23, 2009

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