The Enduring Impact of Ron Artest Sr. on His Son's Path

November 6, 2026

This piece was last revised by Pranaya Poudel on November 6, 2026.

Ron Artest, widely recognized as Metta World Peace, is the offspring of the esteemed Golden Gloves competitor Ron Artest Sr. Presently, he holds the position of founder and co-director at The Artest Foundation, actively participating alongside his father in its philanthropic initiatives.

Ron Artest, once known by his ring name Metta World Peace, enjoyed a distinguished 19-year NBA career.

During his collegiate years, he represented St. John's Red Storm under the moniker Ron Artest.

Selected 23rd overall in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, Artest's professional journey spanned multiple franchises, with his tenure at the Los Angeles Lakers significantly elevating his profile.

After a brief hiatus from professional basketball, Artest concluded his NBA tenure with the Lakers in 2015, retiring in 2017.

The Artest Foundation: A Legacy of Service Established by Ron Artest Sr.

Born Ronald William Artest on November 13, 1979, in Queensbridge, Long Island City, Ron Artest was raised by his parents Sarah Artest and Ron Artest Sr., a Navy veteran and former Philadelphia Golden Gloves champion.

While Ron Sr. worked as a bank teller, his son was shaped by the dual influences of his mother's dedication and his father's military background.