Much has been made of Ron Artest's ability and grasp of the triangle offense, but Lakers coach Phil Jackson paid him a half-hearted complement following Tuesday night's win over the Timberwolves.

"He's probably a little better at it than Kobe [Bryant] is, because Kobe ignores the offense," Jackson said of Artest.

Of course, Jackson's comment may have been more of a subtle shot at Bryant than any praise of Artest.