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One of the sad stories of recent times, and there have been quite a few, has been that of Delonta West: a former basketball player has been documented in a particularly difficult situation, beaten by strangers and also arrested by the police. Since then, West has been in rehabilitation, and tonight (Tuesday), another update was published about his condition.

The report, published by Shams Charania, said the former player now has a job at the rehabilitation center where he is in Florida. In addition, after Dallas owner Mark Cuban reunited West with his mother in September – the relationship was reported to remain close.

According to previously released U.S. reports, Cuban asked West’s mother, Delphine Edison, and asked her how he could help. The answer he received was simple: “Find Delonte.” Cuban viewed the photos and tried to contact West without success, until Who found him at a local gas station and drove him to a nearby hospital.The Dallas husband waited with West until his mother arrived, then the former basketball player finally made the move that many of his family and relatives expected – entered a rehab center in Florida, which Cuban even offered to fund.

As you may recall, a few months ago it was revealed on West’s photo networks that he was begging on the streets of Washington, which led to a number of attempts at help by his former friends, including coach Doc Rivers and his college friend, Jamar Nelson. Now, West is back in touch with Cuban – even though his history in Dallas was questionable: he did play there, but was also suspended twice and eventually released from the club. Now, if you will, the circle closes.

West, now 37, was drafted in 2004 by the Boston Celtics. He came into the public eye when he moved to Cleveland, where he played alongside LeBron James, then also accused of having an affair with James’ mother. LeBron denied, but the storm That rage erupted and threatened to subdue West, who was taking psychiatric medication, and therefore became embroiled in a number of violent incidents that led to deterioration.

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