We originally told you that he was thinking about it, why he wanted to do it and when it would become official. Today was supposed to be the day but thanks to outstanding traffic warrants, it did not happen today. Only Ron.
Ron Artest’s bid to become Metta World Peace has been delayed.
A Los Angeles court commissioner delayed ruling on a name-change petition by the Lakers forward until Sept. 16.
Superior Court spokeswoman Elizabeth Martinez says the court cited Artest’s outstanding traffic warrants as the reason for the delay. Additional information was not immediately available.
Artest did not go to court Friday and his attorney, Jill Rubin, declined to comment after hearing of the judge’s decision.
Read more about today’s name change via AP on ESPN.com.
