Before joining the New York Knicks, Metta World Peace was a fan favorite as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, but saw that come to an end after being amnestied from the roster as the franchise continues to rebuild in the offseason.

Although he was removed from the Lakers roster, according to Mark Medina of the Los Angeles Daily News, World Peace wasn't bitter toward the Lakers and recognized it was a "smart" move that saved them nearly $15 million in luxury taxes:

"I think it's a good move. If I was the franchise, it's different. But not being the franchise, they have to make a decision."

World Peace also decided to share what he would've done if he was the decision-maker in the Lakers. While he refused to share who he would've amnestied, he made it clear it wouldn't have been Kobe Bryant:

"I would've amnestied everybody. It depends on what you're trying to do. Kobe is the franchise so you can't amnesty him. I would've made a bold decision. I won't tell you who I would've amnestied."

The 14-year veteran averaged 12.4 points (up from 7.7 in 2011-12) and 5.0 rebounds (up from 3.4) and improved his shooting percentages from the floor, the 3-point line and the foul line. World Peace has career averages of 14.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals in his time with the Lakers, Houston Rockets, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers and Chicago Bulls.

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