Delonte West Responds To Viral Video Of Him Panhandling

Delonte West has been through a lot since leaving the NBA about a decade ago. West has experienced mental health issues and there have been times when he experienced bouts of homelessness. Eventually, West was given a chance to go to rehab by Mark Cuban, who has taken a keen interest in West’s recovery.

Unfortunately, fans are fearing for the former NBA star again as he was recently seen on the side of the road in Virginia, asking for money. It had many worried about his well-being, although according to TMZ, West is adamant that he is fine.

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“I was excited to have the opportunity,” West said, “I’ll be there next season. I’ll be there rooting guys on.”

Hopefully, West can continue to get back on the right track. He is someone the NBA world is rooting for, and he deserves peace and tranquility in retirement.

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