Mar 11, 2021
Metta Sandiford-Artest played 19 years in the NBA including six with the Lakers, where he was an NBA champ in 2010. A premier defender, Metta was well known for his hustle and aggressive approach to the game. Coby and Metta became friendly with the Lakers and then worked together with the South Bay Lakers during the '17-'18 season. Here, Metta reflects on his evolution as a person and player and the influences leaders including Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, Rick Adelman and Phil Jackson had on his life.