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NBA Star Ron Artest Interviews the NBA's 2007-08 MVP Player of the Year, Kobe Bryant, for Fox's 'Best Damn Sports Show, Period'

Artest and Bryant discuss the game of basketball, Bryant's 2007-08 MVP Player of the Year Award, Bryant's Nike commercial and whether he really did jump over the speeding Aston Martin, speak on fatherhood and compare notes on common interests their children have, and more. The interview was conducted earlier this week at the Laker's practice facility on Monday, May 19 and shows the talented basketball stars conversing in a light-hearted, upbeat, humorous tone.

About Ron Artest: Artest has been playing professional basketball in the NBA since 1999 and his talents have brought him many accolades. He was selected to the 2005-06 NBA's All-Defensive Team, was voted by the media as 2003-04 NBA's Defensive Player of the Year, and was the only man with 271 steals in his first two seasons in the NBA, breaking Michael Jordan's record. Artest was born and raised in Queensbridge, and grew up inNew York's largest public housing complex. Artest has not forgotten his roots and goes back to Queensbridge on a regular basis to sponsor various basketball tournaments, provides scholarships for students, and regularly visits youth at community centers in low income areas. Artest recently formed a foundation, Xcel University, which will give educational scholarships to children. He also donates to and sponsors events for Wheelchair Charities, Inc.

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