Lakers forward Ron Artest believes that Kobe Bryant has made him a better player.

"Kobe gets up for everybody. He's actually making me a better player," Artest said. "I feel like I'm better now than I was ever. He's just always going for blood. And I learned that now. That's what I've been doing now when I'm out there."

Artest is averaging 12.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists this season. None of the numbers are career-highs and only his assists numbers look good against his productions in season's past.