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…

A Dark Childhood

Delonte West NBA Star Homeless Comeback 2022

The Washington Post

No questions asked, drugs only make dark times worse. His use of drugs caused Delonte West to spiral downward until he needed to be admitted to children’s hospitals due to suicidal thoughts and self-harm tendencies. “I mean, I was basically crying for attention,” West explained to The Washington Post. “Maybe 17 or 18, you tell the story differently. ‘Man, I tried to kill myself.’ At 31, you say, ‘What the hell was I doing?'”

Thankfully, West found a way out of his dark childhood days. That being said, if you or anyone that you know self-harms or has suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

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