Delonte West checks into rehab; reunites with his mother in Dallas via ex-boss Mark Cuban

After years of struggle, Delonte West is finally taking a step towards getting back up on his feet. West, a former NBA star, has been under scrutiny for his bipolar disorder, substance abuse and most recently – homelessness. Last week, fans spotted West asking for money in Dallas, reaching out on Twitter to seek help for ex-NBA player. Recent reports d Mark Cuban – owner of West's former team Dallas Mavericks – picked up West, and has helped mit him to a rehab facility in Dallas. 

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Delonte West rehab: Delonte West mor reunites with him in Dallas

According to Athletic, Cuban decided to help West after watching multiple heartbreaking videos and photos circulating internet. He apparently called up West's mor, Delphina dison, to offer his help. Cuban n picked up West from a gas station in Dallas and stayed with 37-year-old in a hotel till dison reached ir location. As per reports, business tycoon will be paying for West's stay and treatment in Dallas. 

Delonte West and Mark Cuban: Mavericks owner helps ex-NBA star

Even before im of West surfaced earlier, Cuban was reported to be in touch with West and his family. Reports ded that his family was desperate to get him back into rehab, but was unable to do so. West has previously refused to accept help previously, but seems to have agreed to what Cuban offered. Along with Cuban, Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers and his college teammate, Jameer Nelson, were apparently also making efforts to help West. 

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West started his NBA career with Boston Celtics in 2004, before heing to Cleveland Cavaliers in 2006. He was with Cavaliers till 2010, but ended up with Mavericks for his final NBA season (2011-12) after a short stint with Celtics. West earned $16 million during his 44 regular-season appearances, while averaging 9.7 points and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 44.8% from field. 

After NBA, West also tried playing in  NBA G-League with Texas Legends and in Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) with Fujian Xunxing and Shanghai Sharks before retiring from basketball in 2015. A year later, a fan met West outside a Jack In Box outlet. When asked about being an NBA star, West stated that he wasn't "about that life anymore".

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Earlier in January, videos of West being beaten up on a street in Washington were shared online. Ar video of West being handcuffed and shirtless while speaking about altercation were also circulated, indicating how b West's situation really is. video was deleted from internet, while various NBA stars and personalities were reported to have reached out to help West. 

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