NBA: World Peace gets his wish as he signs with the hometown Knicks

by J.T.

The New York Knicks signed Twitter's favorite tweeter Metta World Peace to a 2 year deal worth 3.2 million dollars. World Peace has a player option for the 2nd year of the deal. This is a solid signing for the Knicks because it isn't much financial strain for a team with a big payroll.

MWP, Ron Artest, Gets 7 Game Suspension

Well the hammer has fell...Metta World Peace, Ron Artest will miss 7 games due to his overly excited elbow to the back of James Harden's head this past Sunday. These means the entire first round of the playoffs and $348,000 lost. Ironically, if the Lakers survive round 1 they will play the Thunder next.

Video: What should happen to Metta World Peace (Ron Artest)?

In case your cable or satellite bill is somewhat behind, the player formerly known as Ron Artest elbowed Thunder 6th man James Harden in the back of the head. Metta World Peace has been open about his struggle with anger management and social disorder since his infamous "Malice in the Palace" incident that made him a house hold name. Now that the deed is done, what should his punishment be? 5 game suspension? 2 game suspension? What do you think?

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