Ron Artest To Legally Change Name

I don't know what the name change means for Ron Artest, but to each his own. I wonder will the wife and children have to change their names as well? This will certainly be a name change for the ages. I wonder how Charles Barkley will respond/react? I can't wait to read about that.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest wants to change his name to Metta World Peace.

Artest's attorney filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday seeking the change. The 31-year-old NBA star was born Ronald William Artest Jr.

In the court documents, Artest cites personal reasons for wanting to make the change.

An Aug. 26 court date was set to consider the petition.

The petition filing was first reported by celebrity website TMZ.

Artest's career has been filled with ups and downs. He helped the Lakers win the NBA championship a year ago and in April he received an award for outstanding service and dedication to the community.

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