Does the Signing of Ron Artest Assure Los Angeles Another Title?

After winning their first NBA Championship since the historical three peat during the 2001-02 season, the Los Angeles Lakers headed into the offseason with all the confidence in the world to repeat again next year.

But with major trades and signings taken place between the final game of the season and today (Vince Carter to Orlando, Shaq to Cleveland, R. Jefferson to San Antonio, Ben Gordon and Charlie V to Detroit), Los Angeles decided that it was time to up the ante with the signing of quite possibly the most underrated superstar in the game today, Ron Artest.

Artest has the talent and abilities that most athletes in the league do not possess.

His arsenal consists of a dynamic offensive game that enables him to shoot at a high percentage and attack the rim with ea...

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