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Metta Sandiford-Artest

Athlete · born November 13, 1979

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Metta Sandiford-Artest, formerly known as Ron Artest and Metta World Peace, is an American former professional basketball player who played 17 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~23Joined Indiana Pacers2002
  2. ~25Received the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award2004
  3. ~25Named NBA All-Defensive Team2004
  4. 29Joined Los Angeles LakersJuly 1, 2009
  5. ~32Received the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award2011
  6. 33Joined New York KnicksJuly 16, 2013

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