Continued success to Mr Artest, and I'm happy to see him not only thriving but genuinely happy. It's not hard to root for his continued success, and this film is a wonderful example of having courage to talk about this still stigmatized illness and I will be recommending this to others enthusiastically. I'm so pleased with this documentary and the raw truth this lays open- mental illness affects many people, and it's up to us to try to understand and extend some empathy for others, rather than castigate someone for behavior we know nothing about, other than the short sound byte the media wishes to drive- pushing a false narrative that only pushes others into a deeper hole.
Thanking his psychiatrist and psychologist was the epitome of seeing someone finally being happy in the skin he's in, he acknowledged his failures regarding the Pacers, because he realized he made poor choices, and was able to rise above. I'm a Bulls fan by nature, but having watched Artest from his St Johns days, I've never been so happy to see someone win a championship as I have when he finally was able to see that psychological and psychiatric help CAN work, and does work, if you're willing to put the work into it.
This man's struggles and his subsequent rise to success are the epitome of the absolute power to overcome inner demons and become the person you are meant to be. Ron Artest is a perfect study of the effects of the psyche being directly related to a world view that's self-destructive, self-loathing and completely destroys any future their talents may escalate them to. " Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story" premieres Friday May 31 at 10pm EST/PST on Showtime.We've been conditioned to look at the MSM narrative of troubling and/or 'thug' behavior through a cyclical lens, rather than the prism of mental illness- now that certainly doesn't excuse poor behavior, however when we start to realize that no matter the level of 'fame', income, socioeconomic situation, etc., and view the person as a person, rather than placing ridiculous expectations onto someone who is incapable of living up to said expectations, we might begin to see those struggling be able to seek out help, and grow into their capabilities.
Kobe plays like Michael Jordan, we were running the triangle and this was an absolute dream." Phil Jackson was my favorite coach because he was on the Bulls.
Kobe's dad and my dad went to the same high school. To get a title with Lamar, that was amazing. Me, Lamar, and Elton Brand we all shared MVPs in tournaments. "We got championships together, we shared MVPs. 'The Suspension Was Harsh': Metta World Peace Still Stung By 'Malice At The Palace' Talks New Showtime Doc 'A Quiet Storm'The man formerly known as Ron Artest discusses The Malice At The Palace. One of the highlights of World Peace's career was winning an NBA championship on the Lakers with Kobe Bryant and his longtime friend Lamar Odom. I led the league in techs and flagrants my whole career."
You can justify because I was getting in trouble already. I don't know what's happening at the front office behind closed doors. There were things that happened that could've been different. I'm really fine with taking the bulk of the blame, I've been doing that all my life. what happened to the whistle, tech, and hand point to the locker room? There were a lot of frustrating moments at that time where I felt I took the bulk of it and I'm fine with that. When I look back at it, I do blame some people for that event," said World Peace.