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Metta World Peace joined Sportsradio 610 for an entertaining interview that touched upon the topic of Dwight Howard's upcoming free agency. When asked about the Lakers center who is about to be a free agent, World Peace said, "Well, he's not going to Houston, I tell you that. You know how those horses have those little things, ties in a bullfight, you tie those things to their b---- and they go crazy? I've got two of those tied to Dwight Howard's t--------, so he can't move." CSN Houston

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After massive laughter, Sportsradio 610's Mike Meltser asked, "So you think Dwight is definitely staying in LA?" "He can't move," World Peace answered. "If he does, it'll be painful. So he can't go nowhere." CSN Houston

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"I'm not going to try to convince him," World Peace said. "But definitely, I enjoy him, no question about it. I'll leave the convincing to the organization and to the fans. But for myself, I'm just working out and things like that, but I definitely enjoy him. He's a great person. Whoever receives Dwight Howard, they'll really enjoy their time with him. Hopefully, it's with the Lakers, but whoever receives him will really enjoy their time." CSN Houston

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Metta World Peace was the next victim of 2-year-old basketball phenomenon Titus Ashby. Appearing Thursday night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," the Lakers forward was out-shot by Ashby, 11-6, in a 30-second competition. World Peace shot on a hoop that was 6 feet, 7 inches high; Ashby's was set at 3 feet. "I've never been nervous in my life, but this kid makes me nervous," joked World Peace before their free-throw battle. Ashby previously tied Kobe Bryant in a pre-taped segment (prior to Bryant's Achilles injury), with four points apiece. He also beat Shaquille O'Neal and Kimmel in earlier episodes. World Peace was a good sport in defeat, presenting Ashby with one of his No. 15 Lakers jerseys. Los Angeles Times

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"Everybody knows I'm a LeBron fan, I always tweet good things about LeBron," World Peace said. "This is straight as a fan. I'm a fan now. I'm not in the playoffs, so I'm a fan of the game enjoying the playoffs. When I'm in the playoffs, I'm not enjoying anybody. So, as a fan, sometimes to see LeBron not take over, I'm kind of like, 'Come on, let's do it.' His pops went to jail with my older brother. My brother spent 10 years in jail, they were locked up together. I'm a fan of LeBron, so I always want to see him do well and sometimes I'm like, 'Step it up! Start playing.' " ESPN.com

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Metta World Peace: Wow. Jason kids going to finals next year. He is going to be a complete coach. He should coach in a nets uniform. So he can sub in. Twitter @MettaWorldPeace

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Metta World Peace has been the Twitter MVP of the 2013 NBA Playoffs. From insightful commentary on the games to subtweeting For The Win writers, he’s a must-follow. Following the San Antonio Spurs’ 113-77 blowout of the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, World Peace started a hashtag celebrating the genius of Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. It was pretty great. Popovich is so smart he can coach a draw. #popovichissosmart he can remove Dennis Rodman's lip ring and make sense of it. #popovichissosmart he can draw up a play using Manu's head and cover up his bald spot. For The Win

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Metta World Peace: I am so pissed because people are always asking for pictures , but asking me to put my elbow to their face. Or they ask me to choke them. Twitter @MettaWorldPeace

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Metta World Peace: This one model said " Metta, lets take a picture but choke me like ron artest jr would." I'm like "really?" Twitter @MettaWorldPeace

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Metta World Peace: I'm at a restaurant . This random loser asked why am I not passionate right now. I said because there is no hoop around . So I...... Twitter @MettaWorldPeace

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"It's real simple: I like to do sexy magazine ads and that keeps me motivated to stay in shape," World Peace said as a guest host on Access SportsNet: Lakers on Wednesday. "So if I'm doing like a sexy magazine ad with my shirt off and my abs are showing, that means I'll be in shape for next season. That's the only thing that motivates me in the offseason." Andy Adler responded with: "And you want another ring ..." To which Metta chimed back: "I do want another ring. Sexy abs will get me that, because I'll be in shape." Sulia

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Dave McMenamin: Metta World Peace has played 14 seasons in the league so far. He told @TWCSportsNet he plans on playing 20 before retiring. Twitter @mcten

Los Angeles Lakers, Metta World Peace 

Those decisions hinge on Howard's future. He plans to test free agency beginning July 1 and will consider teams such as the Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors. "That's Dwight's choice. It's not really up to me," World Peace said. "I'm a big Dwight supporter so I don't really need to tell him how much I support him anymore considering as much as I did all season. Through the ups and downs, I was there for him. "I like him as a person and I hope he makes the best decision for himself." Los Angeles Daily News

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Cornstein recently told this newspaper that discussions remain "premature" since World Peace has until June 25 to decide his future. But one source familiar with World Peace's thought process believes he will exercise his option to stay for the 2013-14 season. Los Angeles Daily News

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Even with uncertainty lingering about his Lakers future, World Peace professed he hasn't worried about it. That's because he said he's deferred to his agent, Marc Cornstein, on whether he will exercise his $7.7 million player option for next season. "I don't want to think off emotions. I hired my agent for a reason," World Peace said Tuesday in a phone interview with this newspaper. "So I'll let him and the Lakers do their job to try to keep me a Laker for long term." Los Angeles Daily News

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Metta World Peace has apparently written a children’s book. The 34-page Metta’s Bedtime Stories is available now, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Xcel University, World Peace’s foundation that helps to fund mental health research and awareness programs. All of that is wonderful and noble. But, that cover. Yikes. The title font looks like something from the title sequence of one of the Simpsons “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, and the bug-eyed cartoon rendering of MWP doesn’t help matters. For The Win

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Metta World Peace: All you Fans out there make sure to show love to the whole team and not just so called stars. Teams win rings , solo artist "Go Fishing" KS Twitter @MettaWorldPeace

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Metta World Peace: Congrats to Memphis for winning the 2013 championship. Just finish the job... Twitter @MettaWorldPeace

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Metta World Peace joined Liz Habib on the KTTV-TV (Channel 11) news broadcast Friday night to talk sports and do the weather with meteorologist Pablo Pereira. "I came to L.A. because of Phil Jackson, Kobe [Bryant] reminded me of [Michael] Jordan, Lamar [Odom] reminded me of [Scottie] Pippen and it was just the [Chicago] Bulls all over again," said World Peace. "The Bulls were my favorite team growing up." Los Angeles Times

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