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…

“Always Harder on Himself”

Delonte West NBA Star Homeless Comeback 2022

Eleanor Roosevelt High School

Following his religious awakening, Delonte West went back to school, enrolling in Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. There, he became a standout player on the basketball team, eventually becoming the United States All-Met Player of the Year.

“I remember his first game playing JV,” recalled West’s high school coach, Glenn Farello. “I was upset, just going off on the team, letting them know how disappointed and frustrated I was. He raises his hand… ‘Delonte, you have something to say?’ [I said]. He says, ‘Coach, I’d like to apologize to you and all of my teammates. I feel I didn’t play to my capabilities tonight, and it’ll never happen again.’ I’m thinking to myself, ‘You’re the only one I’m happy with right now.’ But that’s Delonte — always harder on himself than anyone could be.”

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