Khate -- Ronnie ?? You know Ron Artest personally? From his Queenbridge days or St John?s? Big -- You're dreaming if you think the pacers can make the playoff without 2 All-stars David Stern is absolutely right in suspending him for the entire season. Just like Lateral Sprewell. Now Sprewell is a humbled man (well sort of). I believe Artest wanted the publicity and time off to promote his Rap album. But he never thought it would be for the entire season, this will teach him a good lesson. Besides he will have to face criminal charges. There is lesson for ALL OF US (ballplayers and fans) to learn from. Show constraint and accept responsibility for your actions. Next, the Long Island Police should prosecute that 18 year kid for 40 years in prison for throwing the turkey out of a moving vehicle and causing a woman to go into coma. ?Accept responsibility for your actions?