https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/11/20/the-artest-test/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 01:11:48 -0400<![CDATA[As a hoops-aholic, I watched some of the clips from the brawl at the end of the Pacers-Pistons game and&#8230; whoa&#8230; and I don&#8217;t think I&#8217;ve seen anything like this West of a European football riot. Well, it&#8217;s not quite that, but I wouldn&#8217;t want to be on the end of a right cross thrown by Ron Artest. NBA Commissioner David Stern has a problem. Realistically some of these players should be thrown out of the game permanently. As for the Detroit fans, well, I thought Philly was bad. Phew!]]>Sat, 20 Nov 2004 06:05:55 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2004/11/20/the-artest-test-n205802