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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The Washington Post

On multiple occasions, former NBA star Delonte West has admitted that he did not have the most idyllic childhood. In fact, he told the Washington Post in 2015 that he had quite a troubled youth. During his younger days, he was bullied due to his red hair and brown skin.

Through it all, though, basketball was his salvation and his center. However, all that stopped when, in eighth grade, West suffered a leg injury during a game of basketball. Despite his young age, the basketball player started to use drugs when he could no longer play the game he loved…

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