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Lakers like first glimpse of Metta World Peace

HONOLULU – At least he didn’t shatter into a million little World Pieces.

When the former Ron Artest dived over the Lakers bench in pursuit of a loose ball Tuesday night – in a preseason game! – it was fair to wonder just what he was thinking.

Metta World Peace, 34, knows that an October injury likely keeps him from making the Lakers regular-season roster, and that such a development could very well mean the end his days in the NBA.

So, why not take it a bit easier?

That would be so unlike Metta.