Ron Artest (Metta) - 1997 High School Dunk Contest (McDonald's All-American)

The artist formerlly known as Ron Artest finished fourth in the 1997 McDonald's All-American Slam Dunk Contest. Following two seasons at St. John's, Artest embarked on an eclectic 17-year NBA career highlighted by a Defensive Player of the Year award, an NBA championship, and one of the longest suspensions in NBA history for running into the crowd and attacking fans in 2004.
Artest has changed his name on multiple occasions in his adult life, first to Metta World Peace, then The Panda's Friend, and most recently to Metta Saniford-Artest.
Footage courtesy of slam40dunk (aka EKH111), whose channel features a near endless supply of '90s and 2000s dunk highlights. The full 1997 McDonald's All-American Dunk Contest can be seen here: • 1997 McDonald's All-Am...

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Lol ended up becoming a terror in the NBA and now meta world peace.

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"Ron Artist"

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Had ZERO business in this dunk contest.

[@The_M0st_High]

"I don't think that's legal".. A Statement that is Easily Applied to Any Random Metta Ron Peace Situation.