Ron Artest On Jimmy Kimmel: Nearly Naked, Artest Talks Kobe, "Sexy Shorts" (VIDEO)

Ron Artest stopped by "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" last night, shocking the crowd by entering stage in shorts and nothing else. Artest rationalized the episode by explaining that "I was running late." The Laker was poking fun at a story ESPN.com writer Bill Simmons related on Kimmel's show earlier this month, in which Artest, late for a game, allegedly hopped on a team bus in his underwear.

In addition to his skimpy attire, Artest had Kimmel's name shaved into the back of his head (see photo below). Kimmel asked Artest about Simmons' story, and Artest told his own version:

I was getting dressed in my room, such as today, and I had these sexy shorts on, such as these, and they called them boxers. But these are shorts, see? I can even put your pen in my pocket.... I was not freeballing.

Artest also talked about walking in on Kobe Bryant in the shower and introducing Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian.

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[joceeco]

What a talented barber!

[westreal]

Oh My God. This is worse than what Adam Lambert did on the AMA's. I'm sending ABC a complaint!

[fanifesu]

If you do you have too much time on your hands.

[postman66]

When the Bulls drafted him out of college they had to get him some counseling right off the bat. He was volatile in college. Now it seems he's just harmless weird, which is refreshing.

[GJR227]

Knowing a little about his youth, he should have gotten counseling in college .... but it is hard to tell a kid like that anything.

[brooklyncitizen]

He's lovely. WHat does he do?
(who cares)

[G-guy]

NBA players are not the brightest bulbs off-court.
On his way to the "Kimmel Show", Artest's last living braincell waved goodbye.

[Tmboy]

He majored in math. What did u major in?

[krol]

Majoring in something says nothing about one's intelligence, especially when it comes to athletes.

However, I thought he came across and funny, genuine and intelligent.

[fanifesu]

If it was David Beckham nobody would say anything.

[dukesman2000]

I love Ron Artest....hahaha

[balancedsolution]

he's definitely going the route of Rodman....trying to shock people into liking him.

he's got some definite issues. he's a loose cannon.

that being said. hopefully he can really learn the triangle offense.

[sadwitness]

That is a yummmy man- I have no clue who he is or what he does but if he can do it at my house any day of the week, and twice on Sunday.

[brooklyncitizen]

LOL

[Trittydi]

I have no idea in the world who this man is - but that chest is a thing of beauty.
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[VTL]

Big Laker fan, huh?

[Trittydi]

We haven't watched any television in about 16 years. That has had the effect of refocusing our priorities. My husband does follow some chicago teams via the internet and radio.

But I have nothing against the Lakers. Don't even know where they play.
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[terentz]

Nice body.

[SFBunkSurf]

MFer's crazy! Che che che!!!!

[lionzion]

If I was rip like Artest, I would be running around with my shorts and bare chest too.. wait, I am..

[pinkindie]

He cracks me up!! Wasn't sure how it would work out, but so glad he's on my team now. GO LAKERS!!

[firelord5000]

Artest is a fun guy, people need to lay off the hateradeeee.

[MordecuS]

As a resident of Indianapolis, this man brought down the Pacers almost single handedly. He is neither a fun guy or a valuable asset to any team.

[SFBunkSurf]

Yes! Some do remember "the brawl...." He was the first one throwing punches at fans in the stands...

[EndRacismNow]

He was punished accordingly. The media didn't have to make such a big deal about it. The fans deserve some blame for instigating the situation as well.

[dauoo]

What? The Pacers haven't been any good since Artest played for them. I'm not condoning what he did, but how many of us would have reacte the same way if some fanatic hit us with something?

[Greg285]

He's trying way too hard to be like Dennis Rodman...Enough already Artest

[Tmboy]

Rodman has 50 tattoos, 20 piercings, multi colored hair, and wears dresses for fun. Ron Artest has a long way to go if thats where he's headed. He is a odd, but not Rodman Odd