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Ron Artest, I'd have to say, is just a better all around player than Battier. Although both are good defenders on the perimider i have to go with Artest.

On the perimeter, Battier is a better defender. He's quicker than Ron and does not give up any physicality. Artest isn't quick enough to stay with the more athletic wings anymore.

Battier can cover anyone and is one of the best ever at taking charges.

Battier. Very good question, I flipped back and forth a few times, but I chose Battier because when Artest and Battier were both on the Rockets, Battier generally got the job of guarding the opposing team's best perimeter player. Both players are two of the best perimeter defenders in the league.

Ron Artest id say

Ron Artest

Shane's a good perimeter defender but Ron Artest has the edge. He plays a much more physical brand of defense and his defense plays a more prominant role for his team than Shane's.

Ron Artest he's just the best defender in the league

Ron Artest, I should Know, LoL I play with him

Artest, battier is good, but artest is better at defending and scoring,

Kobe Bryant said Shane Battier is the defender that can slow him.