How Delonte West, a NBA Star, Became Homeless – And How He Plans on Making a Comeback

Once upon a time, Delonte West was one of the most iconic basketball around. But, soon enough, he was homeless on the street. Now, he’s making a comeback…

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Just four months after the picture of West outside the hospital hit the internet, someone took a picture of West panhandling in downtown Temple Hills, Maryland. As you might imagine, the image went viral for all the wrong reasons, with many wondering if West had become homeless.

Later on, West denied the rumors, saying he was actually helping a homeless friend. “I was helping a homeless man in my neighborhood that’s paralyzed from [the] neck down,” West told Media Takeout at the time. “I parked my car and got out to help because it was 90-degree weather, and I was feeling blessed at the moment for just having legs.” However, few believed him. To make matters worse, West seemed to disappear after the panhandling photo went viral.

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