Dear Ron Artest

Ron, Ron, Ron; you've come a long way since yoking up that fan in the Palace. There was a point at which I thought your career was over to tell you the truth. Between getting suspended for an entire season and getting stuck in the doldrums in Sacramento, you even tried to start a rap career. That's why when you got traded to Houston and through the first 3/4 of the season without any altercations, I was pretty surprised. But as with most stars with a hot-headed streak, Ron had to go crazy. Did you really think that you would be able to hold Kobe down the whole game? I know you're one of the best defenders in the league, but you've definitely watched enough SportsCenter to know the three players you can't check (LeBron, D-Wade, and of course Kobe). Seriously Ron, even when he pulled that ridiculous spin move on you for an open three, didn't you think it would be wise to just keep it shut and let your defense talk for you? Anyway, I hope you learned a lesson. While I think Kobe is a dick, he's the best (or 2nd best for you LeBron lovers) player in the league as well as the reigning MVP. Maybe, just maybe he was "ready for you". You must be feeling crunchy though; especially after the man laughed hysterically in your face at that statement. Hey, at least your team is doing better than the Mavs.