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Metta World Peace’s son Ron Artest III opening eyes at The Drew League

Metta World Peace may be in the final stage of his basketball career, but his name could be carried on by his son. Beverly Hills High School senior forward Ron Artest III (Class of 2017) is starting to generate noise in The Drew League after just two weeks of play. This summer is going to be crucial to help get him to the next level.

Artest III can actually look his father directly in the eyes because he is as tall as his dad Peace, standing at 6-foot-7. Nevermind that he is probably still growing. Although dad outweighs his son at 249 vs.