Delonte West shirtless outsideDelonte West (Photos via Twitter)
Delonte West was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2008, and things have been terrible for him since the last time he played in the NBA.

West has been battling severe mental health issues that eventually led to a heartbreaking spiral into homelessness.

Just last week, he was spotted in a vehicle and singing “Happy Birthday” to a woman’s husband.

Just last year, he was arrested yet again following accusations of trespassing. He was held on a $1,000 bond and was soon released.

Now, Delonte West has been spotted outside yet again. This time, he was shirtless and dancing as he spoke to the people recording him. One of them would provide him with $20. It is a sobering reminder how far his life has come since the days of making millions every year.

Helping Delonte West Has Not Come Easy

Delonte West in Mavericks jerseyDelonte West (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images).
Life has a way of flipping the script when you least expect it

Born in Washington, D.C., Delonte West didn’t grow up with a silver spoon in his mouth, so he had to work hard to get what he wanted. He did that. He was incredible in college, and that led to a good NBA career.

Over time, West became known less for his basketball and more for the personal struggles that kept pulling him into the headlines.

West’s name started trending for all the wrong reasons. In 2020, after a video of West in obvious distress circulated online, help came from then-Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. He would offer to pay for his treatment, entered him into a rehab program in Florida, and not long after, there were reports that he was not only clean but working at the very facility where he’d been treated.

Unfortunately for Delonte West, his mental illness is just too much, and eventually, he ends up back on the same path that has led him to the streets.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.


From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.