Mr. Eccentric

Now, you've all probably heard that Ron Artest has been traded to the Lakers via Houston, for Trevor Ariza, and you're all probably puzzled as to why. I mean, did the Lakers not just handle the Orlando Magic in the Finals? Answer- The Magic got better with acquisition of Vince Carter. The Cavaliers got better with the acquisition of Big Diesel. The Spurs got better with the acquisition of Richard Jefferson, and the Celtics got better with the acquisition of Sheed. The Lakers had to improve, and they did well of it. Here's why....

First off, Ron Artest is a slightly better player, than Trevor Ariza. Secondly, they acquired him cheaper. Last, after any type of Championship, when the fame comes about, it's hard to pick yourself up, and re-bring that energy you had last year, for another go. Ron Artest brings that energy. A one time eccentric crazy guy (remember him on the Pacers?), Ron Artest has become not only a more mellow person, but a better player, who brings energy like Ronny Turiaf. He didn't sign with the Lakers for money, no, he signed with the Lakers for a championship, and he's determined to get it. You know Kobe will be to, so the others, they'll just fall in suit.