Metta World Peace's greatest hits from his time tweeting as a New York Knick

Metta World Peace's time in New York was short, but memorable. (Getty Images/AP) Surely by now you've heard the news: Metta World Peace has been released and

Metta World Peace's time in New York was short, but memorable. (Getty Images/AP)

Surely by now you've heard the news: Metta World Peace has been released and he's no longer a Knick. Hopefully you've been able to gather your emotions, put yourself back together and live your life today. I know it's hard.

MWP signing with the Knicks -- after being amnestied by the Lakers -- was one of those moves that seemed like a not-so-bad idea for New York in terms of overall value, but a sure-fire winner for fans in terms of sheer entertainment value. Ron Artest World Peace back in the Big Apple was going to be great on and off the court. He's always interesting, he makes writing stories easy, he plays defense and he was another piece added to a Knicks team that won 54 games last year. CHAMPIONSHIP!

Obviously things didn't go according to plan, for Metta or for any of the Knicks this year. He had career lows in minutes (as well as points, rebounds, assists and steals) and started just one game. He had knee issues. He had a bunch of DNP-CDs. Simply put, it didn't work, and New York didn't seem interested in trying to make it work with all of the other problems on the roster.

In an official statement, World Peace said:

"It was a childhood dream of mine to play basketball professionally in New York City, and it has truly been a blessing for that dream to have come true. However, under current circumstances, my agent and I have agreed that being bought out would be the best option for me professionally. I would like everyone to know that whether I was on the court or off, I could not have been happier playing for and cheering on this amazing city, my city."

Lots of players say stuff like that but for Metta, it's real. He's not afraid of being honest. He never has been. Just look at his interviews throughout his career -- and of course, how he uses Twitter. To remember Metta's time with the Knicks, here are some of his greatest tweets out of his (brief) stint with the Knicks, from the day it was reported he was signed (July 15, 2013) to the day he was released (Feb. 24, 2014).

Guess what?

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 15, 2013

It happened!!!
The first time ever!!
I am a ......

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 15, 2013

First the first time ever, they spelled "amnesty" wrong on my contract , so I think I'm still in LA. I'm checking with my agent. ;)

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 15, 2013

What a jokerster I am;)

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 15, 2013

In only a way he could, this was pretty much how Metta announced he was going to the Knicks. But he wasn't sure. And then he was. And he used emoticons. He then listed a bunch of things he'd miss about Los Angeles and the Lakers. You can only reflect so long before you have to turn the page, though.

I'm so happy to be Metta this morning because at 4am I turned into the Geico lizard. I was so scared I would be in NY as a Lizard!!

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 15, 2013

Needless to say he was excited to be in New York.

WHERE QUEENSBRIDGE AT!!!!!!!!!!

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 16, 2013

The next few days were a bunch of book signings, him repping some products and #brands he really likes, and of course getting hyped for his appearance on the Hallmark Channel.

“@MettaWorldPeace: On set of Home & Family playing corn hole http://t.co/jL3y73jP4k”SEE U MONDAY ON HALLMARK CHANNEL 10a/9C!

— Hallmark Channel (@hallmarkchannel) July 20, 2013

Soon it was back to the "WHOA I AM A KNICK IS THIS REAL" stage.

NYC wow!!! It's just sinking in!!!!
Am I really a knick???
Or was I dreaming???

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 21, 2013

@MettaWorldPeace sandball Saturday , not tomorrow

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 25, 2013

#sandball

Lol . My buddy called me "Two Metta's"

Like Two Chains. Ill think about it

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 27, 2013

Metta wanted to get another nickname. He also let everyone know he wasn't changing his name again.

Remember to turn up in the mornings within the first 5secs of your eyes opening for 30 secs.

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 27, 2013

Good advice. The rest of the summer between the east and west coast seemed like fun.

When was the last time you wrote a "Love Letter"?

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) July 31, 2013

Took the train to the 40/40. Old school ;) pic.twitter.com/G3MPsiDBGI

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 3, 2013

Happy birthday ;) pic.twitter.com/62h877sVRM

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 4, 2013

I was thinking of wearing Melo shoes and dying my hair with JR and Shump.

This thought process is pending:)

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 8, 2013

Shout out to all non celebrities who has more than 3 thousand followers

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 12, 2013

Metta got interested in sharks after watching a show about them on the Cooking Channel.

Wow, I never sharks racially profile other sharks.

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 12, 2013

He also had some thoughts about Kendrick's "Control" verse.

I admit. I turned off the verse after KL said he was King of NY.
I thought that was it. Then my nephew said its more. Ok. Music is back now

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 13, 2013

I like south music but I do not like south music taking over in NYC. So basically the real kings of NY are the radio stations and techno

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 13, 2013

I love HipHop!!!!

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 13, 2013

Then Aug. 15 happened. "This is a real story. Ask Jimmy Kimmel." Some people were suspicious; others were more open minded.

“@niikkkiii: @MettaWorldPeace i believe you!

I'm sleeping.Please don't tweet me when I'm sleeping. My sleep times are from 8:49pm until 9pm

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 16, 2013

Back to stream of consciousness for MWP for awhile, well, that and enjoying the Lion King.

My job is to tweet

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 16, 2013

I'm gonna have actual diploma on the back of my jersey instead of the last name.
When I commit a foul the refs will play sha-rades

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 17, 2013

Hakuna Matata means what? If one person tells me I will follow u for the night.

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 23, 2013

“@SlimShady_EP: @MettaWorldPeace dude it means no worries”

Thanks

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 23, 2013

I cried during the " Lion King " play and now I'm crying watching "The Cove"

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 23, 2013

"Let me in Professor X. I have to use the restroom" pic.twitter.com/jOkRam6lZa

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 27, 2013

Metta also has a habit of saying he's going to stop tweeting and not following through. And telling stories then making sure to let everyone know it's a true story even if it isn't (maybe). And selfies.

I'm twasting(fasting).
I will not be tweeting for 51 days and 51 hours , 51 minutes and 51 seconds starting in 51 minutes

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 27, 2013

I woke up this morning and took a warm milked bath. Not a milk bath. A milked bath. I had the maid throw cereal with raisins in it

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) August 29, 2013

I'm deleting my twitter and Facebook

I can't do what I need to do to interact with myself

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) September 4, 2013

Love is love ;) pic.twitter.com/OoVJ84IcFI

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) September 6, 2013

He tried to get into tennis.

what are the tennis rules?

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) September 8, 2013

And he likes Paul Rudd.

Shout out to Paul Rudd. Favorite actor !!!

— Coach Metta (@MettaWorld37) September 19, 2013

Practice started in October. Preseason featured an almost scuffle with Tyler Hansbrough, after which MWP defended the former Tar Heel.

He took the train to Madison Square Garden.

Then slowed down on Twitter a bit because of the season, popping up with a few gems here and there.

On Jan. 3 after a loss at Houston, the Knicks were 10-21. They then went on a five-game winning streak, spurring hope for a turnaround. (Spoiler alert: It didn't happen.) Metta got worked up a bit over bandwagon fans and such, but he was mostly happy.

There were bits of poetry and Cookie Monster pajamas.

The Knicks were 20-30 on Feb. 7, and World Peace wasn't playing. There were some trade rumors, which he addressed in his own way. But with the trade deadline coming and MWP out of the rotation, his future with the Knicks was still in doubt.

On Feb. 21 (coincidentally the day after the trade deadline), Metta's Twitter account got playful again, more than it had been in a few weeks.

MWP joked about firing his agent and signing with CAA. And obviously caught wind he was probably being released. He took it well.

Hopefully someone picks Metta World Peace up. The last thing he needs is more free time. Although if it leads to poetry, random musings, (true) stories and more pictures, it won't be all that bad.

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