Could the Lakers benefit from Metta World Peace's vicious elbow?

When Ron Artest Metta World Peace viciously elbowed James Harden in the head on Sunday, it was obvious to those watching that a suspension was imminent. It was announced today that World Peace will miss seven games as a result of his transgression.

And yet, it is entirely possible that the Los Angeles Lakers will eventually benefit from this disgusting act, a fact I have not seen mentioned in the aftermath of this altercation.

In case you live under a rock:

Conquer to achieve World Peace

“Some people believe for us to achieve world peace the only way that can be achieved is through sheer will and through force of nature so sometimes you just have to go and conquer the territory and that's when you establish world peace.” – Kobe Bryant

            Kobe Bryant said that to Metta World Peace after finishing “that Clippers battle” at the Staples Center recently.  That quote shades World Peace’s vicious elbow to the head of James Harden a little differently, doesn’t it?