Mark Cuban provides crucial update on Delonte West's 'uphill battle' to recovery

In September, former NBA player Delonte West was checked into rehab after he was spotted homeless in Dallas. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took initiative of helping West, picking him up and mitting him in a rehab facility in Florida. Since n, Mark Cuban has shared updates about West, letting fans and followers kw that West was currently doing well. 

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Mark Cuban on Delonte West rehab and uphill ro to recovery

"Because we all want something to feel great about today, here is your Delonte West update," Cuban wrote on Twitter. He ded that while recovery is an "uphill battle", West is climbing. Last month, 62-year-old businessman h shared ar update with fans, which was first glimpse he provided for West in rehab facility. 

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"Lies & Gentlemen, I present to you, Delonte West," Cuban h written m, stating that West has a long way to go. However, he wanted to let everyone kw West appreciates love and support he has received. While this update showed West riding a horse, recent one has 37-year-old rowing a boat and even posing with some frisbees. 

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How did Mark Cuban help Delonte West drug diction?

re was also a video of Cuban picking West up shared online. As per reports, Mavericks owner h decided to help West – who has played for his team – after seeing various heartbreaking videos and ims online. He first approached West's mor Delphina dison and offered his help. He picked West up and stayed with him in a hotel till dison reached m. While Cuban is yet to confirm anything, he is reported to be paying for West's treatment.

Reports ded that West's family h been desperate to get him back into rehab, but was unable to do so. West has previously been reported to have refused any help but seems to have agreed to take up only Cuban's offer. 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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What were Delonte West career earnings?

In January, re were photos and videos of a homeless West being shared online. video was soon deleted, as many NBA personalities reportedly tried to help West out. West started playing in Boston Celtics in 2004, and played his final season with Mavericks in 2012. He earned $16 million during his career, averaging 9.7 points and 3.2 assists per game, shooting 44.8% from field. In 2016, he was spotted by a fan outside a Jack In Box outlet, where he said he was t about NBA life anymore. 

(Im source: Mark Cuban Twitter)