Say what you will of Ron-Ron but, there are a lot of teams that could really use his services in the league. Â Ask the Lakers how good Ron Artest would have looked in a Lakers jersey in the Finals. He’s a lock down perimiter defender, a proven scorer and as of tonight possibly a free agent.
Ron Artest either will be in the final season of his contract with the Kings or an intriguing member of the free-agent market. The decision is his until the deadline passes, just as it has been since the season ended. Though the prospect of Artest opting out remains unlikely, the uncertainty remains until it’s official. Artest is in the driver’s seat for one more day, and Petrie is stuck without a steering wheel.Â
