5 Reasons Lakers Fans Love Metta World Peace
Oct 8, 2015; Ontario, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Bismack Biyombo (8) hangs on to the ball in between Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Upshaw (12) and forward Metta World Peace (37) in the fourth quarter of the game at Citizens Business Bank Arena. The Raptors won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
No. 4 – He Never Gives Up!
Even though MWP had a tough road to success from Queensbridge, New York to the star filled street of Los Angeles, he never gave up.
He lost his temper in that infamous Indiana Pacers brawl that got him suspended for an entire season. Most would never talk about again, but not World Peace. He answers questions about it and has made peace with the fans and everyone involved. He never gave up.
He has played on six different teams over the last 15 years. He never gave up.
He lost his job in the NBA with the Knicks after being injured and went to play overseas in China. He never gave up.
Due to his persistence, now, he is back in the NBA and is playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Hustle and grit have always defined World peace, just look at what he’s accomplished in his NBA career statwise:
| Season | Age | Tm | GS | MP | FG | 3P | FT | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 833 | 30690 | 4592 | 1119 | 2522 | 4339 | 2593 | 1689 | 509 | 12825 | ||
| 4 seasons | LAL | 270 | 9265 | 1082 | 385 | 415 | 1188 | 661 | 421 | 126 | 2964 | |
| 5 seasons | IND | 185 | 6744 | 1115 | 188 | 771 | 1010 | 577 | 431 | 133 | 3189 | |
| 3 seasons | CHI | 163 | 5424 | 788 | 139 | 479 | 733 | 507 | 346 | 107 | 2194 | |
| 3 seasons | SAC | 159 | 6417 | 1135 | 237 | 651 | 990 | 602 | 362 | 111 | 3158 | |
| 1 season | HOU | 55 | 2452 | 416 | 153 | 196 | 359 | 229 | 105 | 24 | 1181 | |
| 1 season | NYK | 1 | 388 | 56 | 17 | 10 | 59 | 17 | 24 | 8 | 139 |
Provided by Basketball-Reference.com: View Original Table
Generated 10/13/2015.
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