NBA Off Topic Thread

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by zello144

Delonte West... https://clutchpoints.com/nba-news-de...ing-for-money/ I thought that Mark Cuban's help would help him avoid this again...

I really don’t get why the NBA or players union just don’t throw a few dollars in to get this guy into a legit rehab program one where he can’t just pick up and leave and one that follows through with his progression. He’s clearly an addict.

Hate to say but if/when something worse happens to him, there’s gonna be a lot of hypocritical thoughts and prayers/coulda shoulda posts on social media.

[Master Live 013]

If he isn't institutionalized not sure how he can't just pick up and leave eventually. Not that I'm advocating for Delonte to be institutionalized, haven't followed the situation closely.

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by Master Live 013

If he isn't institutionalized not sure how he can't just pick up and leave eventually. Not that I'm advocating for Delonte to be institutionalized, haven't followed the situation closely.

I don’t know either.

But a lot of those places just pump them full of other drugs/sedatives trying to alleviate the problem.

I believe former Net Jayson Williams had a program that he worked with where he just dropped everything and stayed there getting full treatment.

All I’m saying is there should be enough money and resources to get this guy some legit help and proper rehabilitation. The league has to have some connections.

[ojandpizza]

He has to want the help though. That could be a whole separate issue. Not like they can just kidnap the guy and force him to stay somewhere.

[The 24th Letter]

Quote: Originally Posted by ojandpizza

He has to want the help though. That could be a whole separate issue. Not like they can just kidnap the guy and force him to stay somewhere.

Mark Cuban took him in, fully paid for his rehab, and got him a job. Various players also pitched in to the effort.

As many have seen with friends & family suffering from mental health issues/ addiction, Sometimes they just can’t get out of their own way….and unfortunately, it’s nothing that can be forced on him…

The majority of these stories with happy endings include setbacks….Just have to hope he turns things around.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by ojandpizza

He has to want the help though. That could be a whole separate issue. Not like they can just kidnap the guy and force him to stay somewhere.

And in these cases, they always take 2 steps forward and 3 steps back.

I just hope folks don’t give up on him.

[jeebs9]

Are you kidding me?
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...arge-marijuana

Felony Charges? I thought we were done with this dumb ****.

[bigeastbumrush]

Quote: Originally Posted by jeebs9

Are you kidding me? https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/...arge-marijuana Felony Charges? I thought we were done with this dumb ****.

3 pounds? SMH