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Metta World Peace says it’s his fault the Knicks didn’t draft him in ‘99

The decision to draft Frederic Weis over Ron Artest has remained one of the more confounding moves made by the Knicks during these everlasting dark ages, but fans can take solace in knowing that the man now known as Metta World Peace says there’s no one to blame but himself.

The revelation came during a media blitz for a new documentary about Artest’s life that premiered last night on Showtime, called “Quiet Storm: The Ron Artest Story.” Speaking to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, World Peace explained that a night of partying caused him to skip a planned pre-draft workout with the Knicks, which didn’t sit well with the team.