Even during the most dangerous moments, Meta Sandiford-artist was always in character.
The former Los Angeles Lakers player had many memorable moments during his career, especially during his tenure with the Lakers.
It’s been a while since he last played for the Lakers, but Sandiford-Artest remains a respected figure in the franchise.
Today, fans remember one of his most iconic moments with the team.
After sinking a clutch 3-pointer in the 2010 NBA Finals, he gleefully celebrated the fact that Kobe Bryant passed him the ball more often than he made the 3-pointer himself.
“Kobe passed me the ball!”
It’s been 13 years since Metta Sandiford-Artest gave us this memorable quote after winning the 2010 NBA Finals pic.twitter.com/DpZMsGyOJQ
– NBA on ESPN (ESPNNBA) June 17, 2023
Back in 2010, the Lakers won their 16th NBA Championship with Kobe Bryant leading the way and Sandiford-Artist coming to the aid of the team.
Two years prior to that series, the Boston Celtics beat the Lakers in the Finals, winning the 17th championship in franchise history in six games.
Kobe Bryant & Co. They were eager for revenge and that moment came in 2010.
With the Lakers leading 76-73 and 1:04 minutes on the clock, Bryant passed the ball to Sandiford-Artest (who was passed by Ron Artest at the time) and the small forward made a big triple.
This was the cut-throat for the Lakers, who ended up winning the game 83-79 to secure the 16th title in franchise history.
Sandiford-Artest wasn’t the same player he was at Indiana State, a two-way threat who could have done better than he was.
He never posted big numbers during that series, but in Game 7, he dropped 20 for the Celtics, including the three-pointer that sealed the deal for the Lakers.
In seven games, he averaged 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals.
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