Metta World Peace Details Breaking Michael Jordan's Ribs

Metta World Peace, the athlete formally known as Ron Artest, is known for his physical play—and no one knows it more than Michael Jordan.

Back in 2001, MJ had a few broken ribs right before his league return as a Washington Wizard. It happened during a pick up game in Chicago and Jordan refused to admit who was to blame for the injury. Nearly a week after the media got wind of the incident, it was discovered that Artest was the culprit. Now, 15 years later, during a Facebook live interview with ESPN‘s Molly Qerim, World Peace answered a fan’s question about the ordeal.

“So I was in a summer gym. R. Kelly would be there sometimes, Jordan, Barkley was there a couple times, and a lot of other NBA players. There were some really good games—tougher than the NBA games, real tough competition. And Jordan was posting me up. So I was trying to deny him, because when Jordan gets the ball, there was nothing you could do. He was gonna score. So I was trying to deny him and he was holding me, so I kind of tried to lift his arm up with my right hand and I accidentally hit him in the ribs with my elbow. And I accidentally broke his ribs,” Artest said.

Elsewhere, the Los Angeles Laker speaks on his obsession with Game Of Thrones and the few things that are on his bucket list, including meeting Celine Dion.

Check out the rest of World Peace’s interview below.

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Goodbye, Legend: Celebrities React To Muhammad Ali’s Death

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Goodbye, Legend: Celebrities React To Muhammad Ali’s Death

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Deep love & prayers to the G.O.A.T. Muhammad Ali & his family. You will be forever missed! You inspired us all #CassiusMarcellusClay
— Marcellus Wiley 🧢 (@marcelluswiley) June 4, 2016

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RIP champ. Thank you for your influence on this world #MuhammadAli 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/n24ZVRl6Nt
— Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52) June 4, 2016

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God bless Muhammad Ali peace and love to all his family. Your legacy will always live on RIP CHAMP !
— Dizzy Wright (@DizzyWright) June 4, 2016

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God bless Muhammad Ali peace and love to all his family. Your legacy will always live on RIP CHAMP !
— Dizzy Wright (@DizzyWright) June 4, 2016

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rest in peace #MuhammadAli
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 4, 2016

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rest in peace #MuhammadAli
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 4, 2016

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rest in peace #MuhammadAli
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) June 4, 2016

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Thinking of Muhammad Ali's family and friends..#GreatestOfAllTime ❤️ https://t.co/N9NmJaTdAx
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) June 4, 2016

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Thinking of Muhammad Ali's family and friends..#GreatestOfAllTime ❤️ https://t.co/N9NmJaTdAx
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) June 4, 2016

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Thinking of Muhammad Ali's family and friends..#GreatestOfAllTime ❤️ https://t.co/N9NmJaTdAx
— Robin Roberts (@RobinRoberts) June 4, 2016

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From God we come to God we return. Sad to hear of the passing of my personal hero Muhammad Ali #GreatestOfAllTime pic.twitter.com/V0iZhdNY3c
— Shareef Abdur-Rahim (@ShareefAbdur_R) June 4, 2016

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From God we come to God we return. Sad to hear of the passing of my personal hero Muhammad Ali #GreatestOfAllTime pic.twitter.com/V0iZhdNY3c
— Shareef Abdur-Rahim (@ShareefAbdur_R) June 4, 2016

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From God we come to God we return. Sad to hear of the passing of my personal hero Muhammad Ali #GreatestOfAllTime pic.twitter.com/V0iZhdNY3c
— Shareef Abdur-Rahim (@ShareefAbdur_R) June 4, 2016

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The Champ. Always. Forever.

Rest in peace, @MuhammadAli. #Legend pic.twitter.com/0BftMcNVbk
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) June 4, 2016

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The Champ. Always. Forever.

Rest in peace, @MuhammadAli. #Legend pic.twitter.com/0BftMcNVbk
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) June 4, 2016

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The Champ. Always. Forever.

Rest in peace, @MuhammadAli. #Legend pic.twitter.com/0BftMcNVbk
— Vontae Davis (@vontaedavis) June 4, 2016

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RIP @MuhammadAli!!! Truly an inspiration and one of my idols🙏🏼
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) June 4, 2016

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RIP @MuhammadAli!!! Truly an inspiration and one of my idols🙏🏼
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) June 4, 2016

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RIP @MuhammadAli!!! Truly an inspiration and one of my idols🙏🏼
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) June 4, 2016

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RIP @MuhammadAli!!! Truly an inspiration and one of my idols🙏🏼
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) June 4, 2016

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RIP @MuhammadAli!!! Truly an inspiration and one of my idols🙏🏼
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) June 4, 2016

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Respect Respect Respect and Love to The Greatest: Muhammad Ali 🙏🏿 #RIPMuhammadAli
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) June 4, 2016

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Respect Respect Respect and Love to The Greatest: Muhammad Ali 🙏🏿 #RIPMuhammadAli
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) June 4, 2016

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Respect Respect Respect and Love to The Greatest: Muhammad Ali 🙏🏿 #RIPMuhammadAli
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) June 4, 2016

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Respect Respect Respect and Love to The Greatest: Muhammad Ali 🙏🏿 #RIPMuhammadAli
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) June 4, 2016

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Respect Respect Respect and Love to The Greatest: Muhammad Ali 🙏🏿 #RIPMuhammadAli
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) June 4, 2016

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G.O.A.T

You will be missed but never forgotten. #MuhammadAli https://t.co/EEboMM7fn0
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 4, 2016

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G.O.A.T

You will be missed but never forgotten. #MuhammadAli https://t.co/EEboMM7fn0
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 4, 2016

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G.O.A.T

You will be missed but never forgotten. #MuhammadAli https://t.co/EEboMM7fn0
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 4, 2016

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G.O.A.T

You will be missed but never forgotten. #MuhammadAli https://t.co/EEboMM7fn0
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 4, 2016

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G.O.A.T

You will be missed but never forgotten. #MuhammadAli https://t.co/EEboMM7fn0
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) June 4, 2016

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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Rest in Peace @MuhammadAli. We have truly lost one of the greatest 🙏🏾👼🏽 #RIPMuhammadAli
— Lil' Kim (@LilKim) June 4, 2016

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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Rest in Peace @MuhammadAli. We have truly lost one of the greatest 🙏🏾👼🏽 #RIPMuhammadAli
— Lil' Kim (@LilKim) June 4, 2016

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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Rest in Peace @MuhammadAli. We have truly lost one of the greatest 🙏🏾👼🏽 #RIPMuhammadAli
— Lil' Kim (@LilKim) June 4, 2016

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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Rest in Peace @MuhammadAli. We have truly lost one of the greatest 🙏🏾👼🏽 #RIPMuhammadAli
— Lil' Kim (@LilKim) June 4, 2016

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Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee Rest in Peace @MuhammadAli. We have truly lost one of the greatest 🙏🏾👼🏽 #RIPMuhammadAli
— Lil' Kim (@LilKim) June 4, 2016

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So much respect and love for the Champ...sleep in peace you will forever be appreciated...#MuhammadAli
— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) June 4, 2016

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So much respect and love for the Champ...sleep in peace you will forever be appreciated...#MuhammadAli
— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) June 4, 2016

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So much respect and love for the Champ...sleep in peace you will forever be appreciated...#MuhammadAli
— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) June 4, 2016

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So much respect and love for the Champ...sleep in peace you will forever be appreciated...#MuhammadAli
— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) June 4, 2016

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So much respect and love for the Champ...sleep in peace you will forever be appreciated...#MuhammadAli
— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) June 4, 2016

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R.I.P Muhammad Ali...so saddening #WorldsGreatest #Legendary
— Jay Pharoah (@JayPharoah) June 4, 2016

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R.I.P Muhammad Ali...so saddening #WorldsGreatest #Legendary
— Jay Pharoah (@JayPharoah) June 4, 2016

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R.I.P Muhammad Ali...so saddening #WorldsGreatest #Legendary
— Jay Pharoah (@JayPharoah) June 4, 2016

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R.I.P Muhammad Ali...so saddening #WorldsGreatest #Legendary
— Jay Pharoah (@JayPharoah) June 4, 2016

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R.I.P Muhammad Ali...so saddening #WorldsGreatest #Legendary
— Jay Pharoah (@JayPharoah) June 4, 2016

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God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016

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God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016

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God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016

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God came for his champion. So long great one. @MuhammadAli #TheGreatest #RIP pic.twitter.com/jhXyqOuabi
— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) June 4, 2016

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My heart is so heavy #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/IbXEI9c2xM
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 4, 2016

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My heart is so heavy #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/IbXEI9c2xM
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My heart is so heavy #MuhammadAli pic.twitter.com/IbXEI9c2xM
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 4, 2016

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Goodbye, Legend: Celebrities React To Muhammad Ali’s Death

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