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Metta Sandiford Artest 2022 – Net Worth, Salary, Records, and Endorsements

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Metta Sandiford Artest, a retired American professional Basketball player, has experience of about 17 years on the basketball court and here is all about his net worth, salary, achievements, awards, stats, and personal life.

Metta Sandiford Artest also popularly known as Metta World Peace, is a former American basketball player who has played with 13 different teams, and he also has significant coaching experience. Let’s dive into details about his career, net worth, and life.

Metta Sandiford Artest Facts

NameRonald William Artest Jr.
NicknameMetta World Peace/ Metta Sandiford Artest
Date of BirthNovember 13th, 1979
Star signScorpio
Height6’ 7’’ (2.01 m)
Weight118 kgs (260 lbs)
Age42 years
Date of BirthNovember 13, 1979
NationalityAmerican
Birth PlaceQueens, New York, United States
Father NameRon Artest Sr.
Mother’s NameSarah Artest
SiblingsDaniel Artest, Walid Artest, Shalice Holmes-Taylor, Khalik Artest, Isaiah Artest, Angelique Artest
CollegeSt. John’s University (1997-1999)
Marital statusMarried
Wife/GirlfriendMaya Sandiford Artest (m. 2018)
Kimsha Artest (m. 2003 – 2009)
ChildrenRon Artest III, Sadie Artest, Jeron Artest, Diamond Artest
NBA Draft Year1999
NBA Draft PickRound: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Playing career1999-2017
PositionSmall Forward
Net worth$30 million
Nov. 28, 2015 – METTA WORLD PEACE (37) looks to pass. The Portland Trailblazers hosted the Los Angeles Lakers at the Moda Center on November 28th, 2015. Photo by NBA Basketball Herren USA 2015 – Portland Trail Blazers vs. Los Angeles Lakers – ZUMAb135

Metta Sandiford Artest career achievements

  • Haggerty Award in 1999
  • First-team All-Big East in 1999
  • Second-team Parade All-American in 1997
  • McDonald’s AllAmerican – 1997
  • Third-team All-American  – AP, NABC in 1999
  • NBA All-Rookie Second Team in 2000
  • NBA All-Star in 2004
  • All-NBA Third Team in 2004
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2004
  • Two times NBA All-Defensive First Team in 2004 and 2006
  • Two teams NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2003 and 2009
  • NBA Champion in 2010
  • J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award in 2011

Metta Sandiford Artest Career history

As a player-

Chicago Bulls – 1999 to 2002

Indiana Pacers – 2002 to 2006

Sacramento Kings – 2006 to 2008

Houston Rockets – 2008 to 2009

Los Angeles Laker – 2009 to 2013

New York Knicks – 2013 to 2014

Sichuan Blue Whales – 2014

Pallacanestro Cantu – 2015

Los Angeles Lakers – 2015 to 2017

As a coach –

South Bay Lakers – 2017 to 2018

Metta Sandiford Artest Career stats

Points – 13,058 (13.2 ppg)

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Rebounds – 4,448 (4.5 RPG))

Assists – 2,631 (2.7 APG)

Metta Sandiford-Artest (born Ronald William Artest Jr.) was the 1999, Round 1, 16th overall draft pick by the Chicago Bulls. Coming from St. John’s University, Artest used to wear the jersey numbers of 15, 23, 91, 93, 96, 37, and 51.

Metta Sandiford Artest Net worth and Salary

At present according to research, Metta Sandiford Artest has a net worth of $40 million as of 2022. This includes his assets and other properties. Unfortunately, he lost about $5 million, because of his suspension from the NBA.

It is believed that Metta Sandiford Artest has made more than $80 million in salary which includes the NBA and other small participations. Not only basketball, while associated with Chicago Bulls, he also worked at Circuit City for a brief period.

New York Knicks Metta World Peace reacts after hitting a 3-point shot in the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Madison Square Garden in New York City on November 3, 2013. (Copyright: imago/UPI Photo)

Metta Sandiford Artest Personal Life

Metta Sandiford Artest stated that drinking was a part of his early life, and he referred to it as a “wild lifestyle.” However, he has worked hard to ensure that he has everything in order, including changing his name from Rоn Artest to Mеttа Wоrld Peace. Notably, he has again changed his name to Metta Sandiford-Artest in May 2020.

Metta Sandiford Artest was born in Queens, New York, in the Queensbridge projects on November 13, 1979. Artest is the son of Ron Artest Sr. and Sarah Artest.

Furthermore, Artest has six siblings named Daniel Artest, Walid Artest, Shalice Holmes-Taylor, Khalik Artest, Isaiah Artest, and Angelique Artest.

The retired basketball player began an on-again, off-again romance with 14-year-old Kimsha Hatfield when he was 15 years old. In 1997, they welcomed Sadie into the world, followed by Ron III and Diamond. Jeron, Artest’s second child, is his son from former high school girlfriend Jennifer Palma.

In 2003, Artest and Hatfield got married but they got divorced in 2009. Nevertheless, in 2018, Artest again got married to Maya Sandiford Artest. Maya is a Korean-Canadian model and not much is known about her.

Metta Sandiford Artest with his wife Maya Sandiford Artest. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)

Metta Sandiford Artest Endorsements

There is no information available regarding Artest’s endorsement deals.

Nevertheless, in 2002, Metta Sandiford Artest had his biggest contract with Indiana Pacers, it was $40.8 million. The contract was for 6 years. Later he signed a 5 years contract with Los Angeles Laker in 2009 for an amount of $33.9 million.

FAQs about Metta Sandiford Artest

What is the age of Metta Sandiford Artest?
Metta Sandiford Artest is 42 years old and was born on November 13, 1979.
What is the net worth of Metta Sandiford Artest?
Metta Sandiford Artest has a net worth of $40 million as of 2022.
Where was Metta Sandiford Artest born?
Metta Sandiford Artest was born in Queens, New York.
What is the height of Metta Sandiford Artest?
Metta Sandiford Artest’s height is 6 ft 7 in.
What is the weight of Metta Sandiford Artest?
Metta Sandiford Artest’s weight is 118 kg.
Who is the wife of Metta Sandiford Artest?
Metta Sandiford Artest’swife is Maya Sandiford Artest (m. 2018). He was previously married to Kimsha Hatfield from 2003 to 2009.
In which year was Metta Sandiford Artest drafted?
Metta Sandiford Artest was drafted in the year 1999/ Round 1/ Pick: 16th overall.
How many NBA Championship did Metta Sandiford Artest win?
Metta Sandiford Artest has won the 2010 NBA Championship.

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