It’s been a month now and Ron Artest is still technically a Pacer. Indiana isn’t playing well (5-5 over their last 10) and part of that could be due to the constant distraction of Artest’s situation. Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh is taking his sweet time, no doubt trying to maximize the return he gets for the tumultuous star. But his methodical manner is taking its toll on the league, with countless players being asked countless questions about countless trade rumors. Sure, this is mostly the media’s fault, but who can blame them? A top 10 player in the league is about to be traded – of course every reporter worth his salt wants the scoop.
Let’s go, Donnie! Trade him already!