Some were surprised when the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they were re-signing 36-year-old wing Metta World Peace. World Peace, entering his 17th season, doesn’t think that he’s done playing just yet, though. In fact, he wants to play three more seasons. From Mark Medina of the Orange County Register:
He does not just hope to stay on the Lakers roster on a non-guaranteed contract for a second consecutive season. World Peace, 36, enters his 17th NBA season and 18th playing professionally overall hoping he can log at least three more years on the hardwood.
“I want to finish off strong,” World Peace said. “It’s not about what it will mean to me. It’s about, ‘Can I get there?’”
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“We didn’t expect him to make the team last year and he made it,” Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said. “The same thing can happen this year.”
It doesn’t sound like World Peace is stressing about playing; he just wants to enjoy himself:
“My concern is having a good time. There’s nothing to overcome,” World Peace said. “I’m a hell of a basketball player. That’s the hard part, becoming a good basketball player. Once you do that, you don’t have to worry about nothing else.”
