"Ron Artest is about to embark on a new venture far more complicated and difficult than learning the triangle offense.

He's going to appear on ABC's hit show "Dancing With the Stars," as announced on Bachelor Pad. (The Times' Yvonne Villareal has a complete rundown on the cast.) Considering his many public proclamations that he doesn't know how to dance, Artest's appearance might increase the entertainment value. It'll be like seeing Artest trip over his feet while running a fast break, or taking an ill-advised three-pointer.

As Artest said earlier this summer: "I play defense. I don't know if I dance.""