08/15/08 06:47 AM
Artest joins Rockets
Ron Artest officially joined the Houston Rockets on Thursday.
The Rockets announced the five-player trade with Sacramento that also brought forward Patrick Ewing Jr. and guard Sean Singletary in exchange for guard Bobby Jackson, rookie forward Donte Greene and Houston’s first-round pick next year.
“This is definitely the high point of my career,” Artest said in a conference call. “It’s the biggest opportunity I’ve ever had playing basketball.”
The trade was first reported July 29 but couldn’t be announced until Thursday because Greene had to spend 30 days with the Rockets after signing with them July 15.
The 6-foot-7, 248-pound Artest averaged 20.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists for the Kings last season.
