Hot Clicks: Thrashers Ice Girls; Ron Artest changing name to Metta World Peace
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With apologies to the draft, the biggest NBA news yesterday came from Ron Artest. The man who was the central figure at the Malice at the Palace, the man who applied for a job at Circuit City while he played for the Bulls so he could get discounts, the man who thanked his therapist after winning an NBA title, Ronald William Artest, has filed a petition to change his name to Metta World Peace.
Mr. Peace
Ron Artest :: AP
Clearly, the Washington Wizards first-round pick (No. 6 overall) saw Wednesday's P.M. Hot Clicks, which led with a photo gallery of the most memorable kisses in sports, and wanted to become part of it. In case you missed it, the 6-11 forward from the Czech Republic, laid quite the smooch on his girlfriend after his name was called by David Stern.
Jan Vesely Must Be A Hot Clicks Reader
David Stern's No. 1 fan made sure to show his support for the commissioner. ... There was a classic missed high-five/handshake. ... Here are grades for the draft night suits.
Other NBA Draft Items
With the NHL draft taking place tonight, the new team in Winnipeg will officially be open for business. The team's name will reportedly be revealed some time today. So we're going to say a final goodbye the Atlanta Thrashers franchise by remembering their top-notch Blue Crew Ice Girls squad.
Photo Gallery Of The Day
Thrashers Blue Crew Ice Girl:: Getty Images
South Florida offensive lineman Danous Estenor didn't just save a man's life in February. He did so BY LIFTING A CAR that was on top the guy.
The Benefit Of Being 6-Foot-3, 306 Pounds
The Diamondbacks played a great prank on manager Kirk Gibson. ... The Phillie Phanatic got nailed in the neck with a foul ball Wednesday night. ... Brewers outfielder Nyjer Morgan asked his Twitter followers what he should do yesterday. One follower responded that he should fly a kite. Morgan then flew a kite.
Random Links
Actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar, the man behind the legendary character of Zack Morris (aka, Preppy), and current star of TNT's Franklin & Bash, joined me on the latest episode of the Hot Clicks Podcast. Listen to it below or download it here.
The Hot Clicks Podcast
Matthew Quick, of Brampton, Ontario, says, "The NHL Draft is Friday night. Here is Tomas Jurco of the St. John Sea Dogs, ranked 20th for North American skaters by NHL's Central Scouting, showing off a filthy set of mitts." The stick-handling magic picks up at the 52-second mark.
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