Metta World Peace last played in the NBA during the 2016-17 season when he was in his second stint playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The former St. John’s star played a major role in the Lakers winning the 2010 title over the Boston Celtics.
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Metta World Peace Makes Bold Los Angeles Lakers Claim
This week, World Peace made a bold claim about his former team (via X).
He wrote: “I got @Lakers winning it this year.”
I got @Lakers winning it this year .
— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) December 16, 2025
A lot of fans responded to his post.
@gmantwothree: “Yes. Just staying healthy and being ready can go a long way.”
@noplanBworld: “They’ve got a solid chance. Should be a fun season.”
@5555555vv: “add Thybulle and Keon Ellis and we’ll talk”
@bitwarez: “If the Lakers win the chip, who gets Finals MVP?”
Right now, the Lakers are 18-7 in 25 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.
They are coming off a 116-114 victory over Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Arizona.
Luka Dončić led the way with 29 points and six assists.
Via Jovan Buha After Sunday’s Game: “Final: Lakers 116, Suns 114 A wild ending for LA that nearly turned disastrous. They improve to 18-7 and jump back up to No. 4 in West (tied with No. 5 Spurs). Luka had 29/3/6. LeBron has 26/3/4 and game-icing FTs. Ayton had 20 and 13. Big win w/o AR. Up next: at Utah on Thurs.”
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The Lakers will play their next game on Thursday night when they visit the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City.
They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games (and are 11-3 on the road).
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The Lakers are coming off a season where they were the second seed, but they lost to Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs (in five games).
They last won an NBA Championship during the 2020 season when they beat the Miami Heat.
As for World Peace, he also spent time playing for the New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls and Houston Rockets over 17 NBA seasons.
The 2004 Defensive Player of The Year had career averages of 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.7 steals per contest while shooting 41.4% from the field and 33.9% from three-point range in 991 regular season games.
He also appeared in 85 NBA playoff games.