Ron Artest Loves Getting Booed
“Fans don’t boo nobodies.”When the Rockets play the Kings in a preseason game tonight, the spotlight will be on Ron Artest. Traded in the off-season to Houston for the potential of first-round pick Donte Greene, next year’s Rockets first-round pick and Sacramento fan favorite Bobby Jackson, the Rockets knew exactly what they were getting: an All-Star.
But oftentimes when you’re an outspoken All-Star like Ron-Ron, the haters come out. After being booed in his first preseason road game in Boston last week, Artest is unconcerned with how he will be greeted in Sacramento. Because you know what, “Fans don’t boo nobodies.”
Agreeing with Reggie Jackson’s infamous proclamation, the Tru Warier is not only used to it, but wouldn’t have it any other way.
“It’s like that everywhere I go,” Artest said. “Everywhere I go, I get booed. It’s cool. I love it. I always loved it. I want to be booed or cheered, one or the other. I don’t want to have my name announced and have nobody say anything. To have my name announced and everybody boo, that’s great. That means they know me.”
It’s true. Staying relevant in a League populated by stars is an important marketing tool. And there’s no one more relevant than Artest and the new Big Three in Houston right now.
Are there any players that come to play your squad that you always boo?
Source: Houston Chronicle
October 17th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Danilo says:
If you love the game, is it possible NOT to boo Bruce Bowen?
October 17th, 2008 at 11:06 am
dukesman2000 says:
Am I the only one who sees that Ron needs to be playing for the Knicks?
October 17th, 2008 at 11:12 am
Pskila says:
Hopefully this dude can just take his psychotrophic meds and just play ball…lol…
October 17th, 2008 at 11:13 am
mavid says:
I honestly would be frightened to boo Artest
October 17th, 2008 at 11:15 am
control says:
Dukesman2000,
NY already has it’s quota for crazies filled.
The one person who always gets booed in the games I watch is Vince Carter. He’s probably the only guy it truly affects though.
October 17th, 2008 at 11:19 am
RENO says:
I would like to see Artest along side Dwight Howard.
October 17th, 2008 at 11:31 am
justice says:
Artest and kobe, lebron or wade would have been something he would have instantly repaired or taken on a new image…
October 17th, 2008 at 11:34 am
Willis says:
The Kings didn’t play a game against the Rockets last night lol. That game is tonight.
October 17th, 2008 at 11:43 am
David Brandon says:
@ willis
i wondered about that man…b/c last night i went to go watch it on comcast sports network and nothing. not even a replay. so i just went to bed! lol i’ve been trying to catch every pre season game, but the last one i saw was the game we played against the thunder.
October 17th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Dagomar says:
I live in Toronto.
So, Vince.
October 17th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Aron says:
My bad! I meant to say tonight!
October 17th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Andy says:
Can Dime give Artest his own reality TV show?
October 17th, 2008 at 2:28 pm
David Brandon says:
@aron,
its too late!! blood’s gotta be drawn now. lol
October 17th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
James says:
I agree- I loved to get booed in high school/aau