the sports section Sept. 19, 2013

Metta World Peace Vaguely Aware of These So-Called ‘Brooklyn Nets’

By Dan Amira

Heddrick McBride (L) and NBA player Metta World Peace sign copies of their children's book

Heddrick McBride (L) and NBA player Metta World Peace sign copies of their children’s book “Metta’s Bedtime Stories” at Barnes & Noble Tribeca on September 18, 2013 in New York City. Photo: J. Countess/Getty Images

“Honestly, I don’t even know who’s on their team. I’m not going to lie.” —Metta World Peace of the New York Knicks, lying about his familiarity with the Brooklyn Nets.

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