Metta World Peace dressed up as his friend, the panda, for a street league game

Metta World Peace dressed up as his new namesake, the panda, for a game at Venice Beach's famed basketball courts.

In honor of his new name, The Panda's Friend, Metta World Peace donned a panda costume at a game for his Venice Beach basketball league team.

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Yes, The Pandas Friend, aka @MettaWorldPeace has made his appearance at the @VENICEBALL LEAGUE today. Wow lol... pic.twitter.com/flp8gXkBWs

— Richie Schueler (@RichieSchueler) August 11, 2014

I think the Sichuan Blue Whales are going to be a little disappointed when they realize "The Panda's Friend" plans on playing all of his game dressed like this from now on.

-Brendan Maloy