Metta World Peace has a reputation of being one of the game’s more physical players, as well as one who would never back down from a physical confrontation — infamously, of course, at one point in his career, which caused him to be suspended by the NBA for an entire season.
That was a long time ago, however visions of Ron Artest showed up at an outdoor league game over the weekend, when World Peace apparently had just about enough of the game’s physicality.
Somewhat ironically, World Peace seemed to welcome a street-ball style of play just the day before all this went down.
I love playing on concrete. No fouls. I love this brand of ball. Can’t wait til next week pic.twitter.com/Jws2ye0zuo
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) July 28, 2014
But at some point in this particular game, things took a turn and lines were crossed.
I am the only pro playing in Venice this summer? Its dangerous out there. I really dont know why i went back a third time
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) July 28, 2014
I dont mind aggressive ball, but anytime u get hit on the elbow or arm while shooting or hit driving to the basket or on top of the head..
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) July 28, 2014
That should be a foul. I wouldn’t advise any pros to go to Venice until the fix the rules. I would have quit but that ain’t me. Ill b back!!
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) July 28, 2014
World Peace will continue to play, but wants to recruit some players who will have his back. So, in case you know anyone …
I actually need some ballers. Next sunday i have three extra jerseys. I need help on my team. They bullied my Highschool players.
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) July 28, 2014
I’ve never wrestled on a court five straight times as the ref watched. Really ref?
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) July 28, 2014
Honestly , if you send me tape of you , i will fly u out to play with me a Venice beach. You must be extremely physical to play with me.
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) July 28, 2014
Email http://t.co/BMSTeeFaII send tape . Remember, these freaking refs dont call no fouls. One ref left at halftime. Come on son!!
— mettaworldpeace.com (@MettaWorldPeace) July 28, 2014
World Peace was waived by the Knicks in February, and is currently an unrestricted free agent.
[via For The Win]