In this flashback, Ron Artest spoke about changing his name to Metta World Peace, which Vlad pointed out doesn't go along with his aggressive nature on the basketball court. He explained that he's from the streets and that's how he grew up playing basketball, and Artest added that the "game is soft" now in the NBA. Artest went on to explain why he's never been afraid to walk around alone in any part of the world, adding that he identifies with people in the hood.
When asked about the Pacers-Pistons brawl, aka the "Malace in the Palace," hurt his image when it comes to endorsements, Artest admitted that it does, but he added that he went into survival mode in the moment. After stating that he's unsure what triggered the moment, Artest went on to speak about doing wild things in his younger years in the NBA. To hear more, hit the above clip.
