Delonte West has always had problems with sobriety and the law. He tried getting help, but it seems his old ways have caught up with him.
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There have always been people who have had trouble staying on the right side of the law. Be it due to personal reasons or due to bad habits developed over the years.
The same goes for NBA superstars as well, several of whom suffer from the same issue. As seen with former NBA star Delonte West.
West has battled addictions, and as a result, found himself in police custody on numerous occasions. Things were looking better for him until he was arrested recently again.
Delonte West was arrested yet again in Virginia for trespassing
Over the years, Delonte West has become a public figure plagued by various problems. Problems that have arisen due to his constant battles with addiction, and bipolar disorder.
In an unfortunate turn of events, West has once again found himself in handcuffs. This time, while trespassing in a vehicle in the state of Virginia.
However, trespassing was the least of West’s crimes. He was also taken in for fleeing from law enforcement and being drunk in public.
While he was released from custody, it is just a reminder of the position Delonte finds himself in today. Hopefully, he can get help once again.
Mark Cuban once paid for Delonte West’s entire rehabilitation
West has played for the Celtics, Supersonics, Cavs, and Mavericks. He moved to Dallas towards the end of his NBA career where he met owner, Mark Cuban. The man who attempted to help Delonte rehabilitate back in 2020.
Cuban did everything he could for the former guard but to no avail. West is back to his old ways of drinking, drugs, panhandling, and homelessness. Now, one can only pray that he turns things around.
