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The image goes around the world: Delonte West, a former NBA star on the side of LeBron James or Dirk Nowitzki, a homeless beggar in torn clothes on the streets of Dallas, Texas.
West, the former star of the Dallas Mavericks and Cleveland Cavaliers, lived the NBA dream, making more than $ 16 million. However, bipolar disorder turned his life downhill.
Former colleagues offer help
The fact that a former NBA star can sink so low and have to beg homeless on the street leaves no one indifferent. His former coach, Doc Rivers, just fired from the LA Clippers, offered to help. West’s former teammates too.
Jameer Nelson wrote: “It makes me sick to see these photos of Delonte. All we can do is pray for him and his family, and hope that he finds the right help. I spoke with him. I don’t know what’s going on inside him, but he knows that I’m by his side and will help him as a friend. “
The Mavs boss takes action
The footage also hurt Mark Cuban, the owner of West’s former team, the Dallas Mavericks. The billionaire who has owned the Mavs for 20 years cannot sit idly by while West suffers. West wore the Mavs jersey from 2011 to 2012.
Cuban, who is ranked 179th among the richest Americans according to Forbes with about $ 4.3 billion in assets, sees the images in the press. According to “TMZ.com”, he has tried several times in recent days to contact Delonte through West’s family.
Ultimately successful! Delonte West agrees to meet with his former crew chief. Cuban sets off immediately with his blue Tesla. He picks up the rickety basketball player at a Dallas gas station and takes him to a nearby hotel.
Cuban wants to pay the withdrawal
Now a battle plan is being prepared with the Wests family on how to get Delonte to a rehab clinic. Cuban also offered to pay the withdrawal.
So there seems to be a glimmer of hope in Delonte West’s life after all, should he be able to accept help. (wst)
