On Saturday, the former NBA player, Delonte Westwas discovered on a street corner in Alexandria, VA begging for money.
In the video, the man recording can be heard saying:
My dog, Delonte. How are you, my brother?
West approached with a sign in his hand, looking distraught and responding to a request for money.
What’s happening? You do not have a few dollars?
A few people on social media shared their thoughts on the West and the video.
One person said:
It’s sad because people don’t understand that with addiction you can’t help them unless they want help. Do not ask again [where] those who helped went away. They tried… you can only do so much with an addict.
Another commented and said it was sad to see the former athlete in the position he is in now.
DAMNED! This is one of the saddest things for me [have] ever seen. Lord, have mercy.
Another social media user said:
I think he did well.
Back in 2020, Delonte West got help from Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and was put in rehab, according to TMZ.
Delonte West… he entered rehab late Monday night, Mark Cuban told us — and by Tuesday morning, he had begun his programs at the facility. When Mark Cuban arrived in West, the Mavs owner met Delonte’s mother at a nearby hotel and together they convinced him to get treatment,according to Shams Charania. Now, the hard work begins… and everyone close to West is hopeful that Delonte may finally be on the road to recovery.
That same year, it was reported that West did better and was hired to work at the rehab center where he received help. Annunciator Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium tweeted:
Delonte West update: West now has a job at the Rebound therapy center in Florida, the rehab facility he attended.
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban reunited West with his mother in September and remains in close contact.
– Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 19, 2021
Friends, please continue to pray for Delonte West.
