"What in the world is going on with the former Ron Artest?

He's following up a forgettable season with an unforgettably forgettable season, double-dipping into career-low territory as the Lakers struggle to find scoring sources.

Friday marked a typical night for Metta World Peace. He missed all four of his shots against Orlando. He was scoreless. And he was benched in the second half.

Typically exuberant and optimistic, he sounded fine.

"I feel good. I feel awesome. Just because my numbers [stink] don't mean I don't feel good," he said. "I can't control everything. I can't control not starting. All I can control is going out there and playing hard. I can't control not being in a rhythm, but that doesn't mean I don't feel good."

World Peace, 32, averaged a career-low 8.5 points last season. Through 15 games this season, he's averaging 5.1 points and 19.8 minutes. He is shooting 32.3% overall and a woeful 12.1% from three-point range, making four of 33 attempts.

He has two more years and $15 million on his contract after this season. The Lakers considered waiving him with their "amnesty" provision last month but elected not to do it. They hoped he would be an effective second-unit player. It hasn't happened."