Delonte West takes first steps to recovery, Mark Cuban shares positive update

Former NBA player Delonte West has gone from panhandling on streets of Dallas to horseback riding in a of two weeks. Mark Cuban shared first photo of West from  rehab facility where former Mavericks star was seen smiling while sitting on back of a horse.

Cuban wrote West has taken his first step towards recovery successfully. While his quest to get back to his best still remains a long way off, Cuban remains positive that with "love and support" from all fans, Delonte West would eventually get re.

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Last month, Delonte West was spotted panhandling in Dallas with a sign in his friend. Subsequently, he was picked up by Mark Cuban from a nearby gas station. Cuban reportedly took West to a hotel, which former paid for, and even reunited West with his mor, Delphina Addison. Mavericks owner n went onto convincing West to get treated, helping him check into a rehab facility in Florida. Cuban offered to pay in full for West's rehab. 

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Delonte West recovery update

Earlier this week, TMZ Sports reported Delonte West was progressing well with his rehab in Florida. Currently, in  detox phase of his treatment, West was said to be "doing fine" and "roughing it out" in order to quickly move to next phase of his treatment - where he will work on improving his mental health.

detox phase is kwn to be extremely difficult for patient, both physically and mentally. However, West was moving through under  supervision of professionals. After finishing his detox,  37-year-old will be moved to a different location where former Cavaliers star's treatment will include working on sobriety programs.

report furr stated that people close to Delonte West are happy with his progress in rehab and are extremely optimistic that West will be able to move past his struggles of substance abuse for good. Mark Cuban has been in regular touch with rehab facility and West's family over regular updates.

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Delonte West started his career with Boston Celtics after he was drafted by franchise as a Round 1 pick in 2004. West played three seasons in Boston before playing for likes of Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks. He left NBA in 2012 to play in NBA's G-League and even in Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He hung up his boots in 2015, playing last for G-League outfit Texas Legends. He averd 9.6 points and 3.6 assists in his NBA career. 

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(Im Credits: Mark Cuban Twitter)