Full interview video at the link.

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Nope, never a dull moment with Ron Artest.

In an interview airing later this week on CBSSports.com, Artest revealed that he intends to try out for an NFL team when his contract with the Lakers is up after the 2013-14 season. Artest, who taped the interview at the Lakers’ practice facility on Saturday, his 31st birthday, already has divulged that he’s been training for a second career as a heavyweight boxer when his basketball days are over. Little did we know that there’s another professional sport Artest wants to try.

Then again, knowing him, of course there is.

“God willing, after my NBA career, God willing I’m still athletic enough – which I’m trying to take care of my body as best as possible and be prepared for this day, for this tryout of an NFL team,” Artest said. “... It’s a fantasy of mine. It’s an opportunity because I’m athletic. So if that fantasy can be fulfilled, and if it’s something that can really be reached as far as a goal, I’m going for it.”

God bless this crazy crazy dude. He was the one guy I was happy for getting a ring last season and he's likely getting another one this season. And sure he'll be like 34 when his contract's up, but he's built like a linebacker anyway.

On another note Shaq would make a great defensive tackle

Moonangie wrote:He won't make more than a practice squad in the NFL. He won't have enough speed at that age.

don't need to be fast to be a tight end, just gotta be able to block & catch the ball in the middle while taking a big hit... dunno if Artest will have it in him but would love to see him try

TymeLessKnicks wrote:It would probably make a good reality show.

hard knocks with Ron Ron... that would be awesome