Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban got Delonte West at a Dallas gasoline station on Monday and is attempting to assist the homeless former NBA gamer get his life back on track, Cuban verified to ESPN.
Sources near to West told TMZ that his family and pals have actually been trying to get West to go to a drug rehabilitation center and that Cuban has actually provided to pay for his treatment.
Cuban is amongst several individuals associated with the NBA who over the last few years have been trying to assist West, who openly discussed his diagnosis of bipolar affective disorder throughout his NBA career. Cuban restored those efforts after photos flowed last week of West panhandling at a crossway in Dallas.
West, 37, averaged 9.7 points and 3.6 helps per game over eight NBA seasons while playing for four franchises. He last played for the Mavericks in 2011-12.