METTA WORLD PEACE
#37 - F
Ht/Wt 6’7’’, 250 lbs
Experience 17 years
Debut 1999-00
Born Nov 13, 1979 (44 yrs) New York, New York
Drafted Drafted by Chicago in 1999 (1/16).
College St. John's
Transactions & Injuries
Date Description
2016-09-21 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Los Angeles Lakers to a one-year contract.
2015-09-24 Signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Lakers.
2015-03-24 Signed with Pallacanestro Cantu (Italy).
2014-07-31 Signed with Sichuan Blue Whales (China).
2014-02-24 Waived by the New York Knicks.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NBA Member of NBA Championship Team Member of NBA Championship Team 2009-10
NBA Defensive Player of the Year Defensive Player of the Year 2003-04
NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award Exemplary Community Service 2010-11
NBA All-NBA Third Team All-NBA Third Team 2003-04
NBA All-Rookie Second Team All-Rookie Second Team 1999-00
NBA All-Defensive First Team All-Defensive First Team 2005-06, 2003-04
NBA All-Defensive Second Team All-Defensive Second Team 2008-09, 2002-03
NBA Played in the All-Star Game Played in the All-Star Game 2003-04