Ron Artest to sport #37 in Purple and Gold?

A few members from our Forums have been debating what number Ron should wear as a Lakers. Well put those thoughts to rest, it looks like he might sport the #37 and here’s why…

Farnham: We’ve heard you’re going to wear #37 here in L.A., and that it might have something to do with Michael Jackson, how does that all fit in?

Artest: I was trying to figure out a number, I was talking to my wife and kids. I was on my twitter, MySpace, and Facebook and asking everybody to help me pick a number. On my MySpace, somebody named Trish T he Dish came up with the #37 and said that Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” was 37 weeks at number one of all time. 23 I was going to choose, it was available, it’s a great number but, I thought (with) that 37 and “Thriller”, I can make that a new great number. I think more kids should start getting the #37 for a great human being, since Michael loved all people. I think I’m representing greatness in wearing #37.

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