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Ron Artest
Indiana Pacers
Small Forward
Villain Score100.0
17
Seasons
1
Championships
1
All-Star
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WHY WE HATE HIM
The man who started the biggest brawl in NBA history. His aggressive defense and volatile temper led to countless incidents. From attacking fans to elbowing Harden, Artest was unpredictable chaos.
VILLAIN RESUME
1x NBA Champion, 1x Defensive Player of the Year, 1x All-Star. But his legacy is the Malice at the Palace (86-game suspension), the longest in NBA history for on-court incident. Changed league security forever. Elite defender, unpredictable everything else.
GREATEST VILLAIN MOMENT
"Running into the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills in 2004 and fighting fans, triggering the 'Malice at the Palace' - the worst brawl in NBA history."
THE DEFENSE
Mental health struggles were real. He's been open about his issues and sought help. His intensity came from a competitive fire, not malice. Won a championship with the Lakers by playing elite defense.
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NBA Career Highlights
17
NBA Seasons
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The man who started the biggest brawl in NBA history. His aggressive defense and volatile temper led to countless incidents. From attacking fans to elbowing Harden, Artest was unpredictable chaos.
Ron Artest has a villain score of 100.0 out of 100. This score is calculated from community votes and reflects how strongly NBA fans feel about this player's villain status. The higher the score, the more universally disliked they are.
Running into the stands at The Palace of Auburn Hills in 2004 and fighting fans, triggering the 'Malice at the Palace' - the worst brawl in NBA history.
Ron Artest is in the Legend tier, the highest level of villainy. This means the community considers them one of the most polarizing and hated players in NBA history.
No, Ron Artest retired in 2017. However, their villain legacy lives on in NBA history.