This isn't true. Artest looked no where close to 270 at the Katrina charity game. He only looked like he gained a few pounds, which, he actually did.
http://www.nba.com/media/pacers/camp_roster_0506.pdf
Jermaine O'Neal also gained 18 pounds to reach 260.
Jonathan Bender gained 16 pounds to reach 235 (it won't matter anyway).
Jamaal Tinsley lost 12 pounds to go down to 183.
Watch out.
Apparently, we're looking at bringing Artest off the bench for some of this season, if it works in the preseason. The Pacers could have Ron Artest at the 4, off the bench, or at the 3, which makes this season much more interesting.