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Born in United States · Nationality American — sport / basketball / NBA / disciplinary matters / criminal cases
Documented profile covering 8 controversies, including “February 2013: One-game suspension for grabbing Brandon Knight by neck and striking his jaw” and “April 2012: Elbow to James Harden's head and seven-game suspension”.
Profile No. 2255 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2013-02-03–05
The NBA suspended Metta World Peace without pay for one game following an altercation in which the league concluded that he had grabbed Brandon Knight around the neck and struck his jaw.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
2012-04-22–24
Under the name Metta World Peace, he struck James Harden in the head with his elbow during a celebration and was ejected. The NBA suspended him for seven games, emphasising the danger of a violent act directed at the head.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
2011-05-04–05
The NBA suspended Ron Artest without pay for one game for swinging his arm and striking J.J. Barea in the face; the action was also classified as a Flagrant Foul Two.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
2007-03-05–2007-05-03
Following an arrest after an argument with his wife, Artest pleaded no contest to one misdemeanour domestic violence count. He received, among other penalties, 100 hours of community service, a ten-day work programme, a fine and mandatory counselling.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
2005-09-23
Artest pleaded no contest to a misdemeanour charge of assault and battery arising from the 2004 brawl. He received one year's probation, 60 hours of community service and a 250-dollar fine.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
2004-03-19
The NBA suspended Artest for one game after upgrading a forearm blow against Derek Anderson during a game against Portland to a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
2003-01
After a game against the Knicks, Artest destroyed a television monitor and threw a high-definition camera to the floor. The NBA suspended him for three games and fined him 35 000 dollars.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
2003-01-27–29
Artest was suspended for four games after a game in Miami involving a confrontation and contact with coach Pat Riley, a flagrant foul against Caron Butler, provocation directed at the bench and an obscene gesture towards the crowd.
Last verified: 14 September 2026
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After being struck by a cup thrown from the stands during a Pacers–Pistons game, Artest entered the crowd and became involved in a brawl involving players and spectators. The NBA suspended him for the remainder of the regular season and playoffs.
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