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Delonte West wants another chance

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my friends and i had so much fun with that in highschool haha
 
http://www.hoopsworld.com/grizzlies-knicks-talk-with-delonte-west

Delonte may find some employment after all

The New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies are on the lookout for a backup point guard and according to a source close to the situation, both teams have inquired about the services of Delonte West.

The source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, says talks between the two teams have ramped up recently, however they are termed as being “preliminary at this point” with no offers presented as of yet.
Both teams shall remain in contact with West as they continue to survey the market.
via Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com
 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Delonte West is headed to China <a href="http://t.co/2P5N4HVuhN">http://t.co/2P5N4HVuhN</a></p>&mdash; Eye on Basketball (@EyeOnBasketball) <a href="https://twitter.com/EyeOnBasketball/statuses/385396709456498688">October 2, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Don't be sad, he'll come back with such awesome tattoos.
 
Wow! west in the east! With their lackluster safety and police systems god knows whats going to happen. $10 says it involves ninja stars and rhino horn
 
Delonte has been on a few teams, but I will always feel like this is his home. He is just a dysfuntional member of the family, and we all cheer for him and hope he gets his crap together. One of my fav players on the court.
 
http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/mavericks/post/_/id/4702914/where-are-they-now-delonte-west

LAS VEGAS -- Now with a clear mind, a positive outlook on life and a new baby, former Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West is playing in the Las Vegas Summer League.

West, who turns 31 this month, doesn't look at the time in Vegas as hitting the restart button. He's using it as an opportunity to do the thing he loves and to help young players as they try to chase their dream.

Delonte West is playing for the Clippers' summer league team in hopes of creating a path back to the NBA.

"It should be a celebration for these young fellas. They're trying to compete for a jobs and trying to make a roster," West said. "This is a big step. Summer league is just one step closer. I know how important it is to be confident and comfortable out there to display your skill level. This isn't a big fraternity. I'm helping all of the young guys out if I can."

West said his conditioning and weight have been an issue, but he gained a "good five pounds" with a good steak thanks to some per diem from the Los Angeles Clippers, the team he's playing for during the summer league, earlier in the week. West said summer league is an opportunity for anyone who is geared toward playing in the NBA, even the veterans, as long as they have the right perspective.

"It's basketball, man," West said with a laugh. "Summer league could be so much bigger than it already it is if some of the veteran guys came out and played. A lot of veteran guys or guys who are lined up with a contract don't want to shoot themselves in the foot out there, but it's great basketball.

"Take your shades off, take your chain off, put your car in the garage and come play some basketball."

Clippers coach Doc Rivers gave West another chance with the summer league invitation and said that it has been great to see him out playing basketball again.

"It wasn't hard," Rivers said on the process of having West come to Las Vegas. "He called me, and I said yes. That's how it happened. He called me up and asked if I had any problem playing on the summer league team, because it would help. I said yes.

"He's a good guy. We know all the personal stuff that he's gone through. I just think it's good for everybody."

After one season with Dallas, West was waived in October 2012 after being suspended for conduct detrimental to the team. He was looking for more stability in terms of a contract, something above the league minimum. With that not available, things turned sour in Dallas. Even though it didn't work out, West respects and admires Dallas' organization and owner Mark Cuban.

"Mr. Cuban has been more than a mentor, a father figure in my life," West said. "He's been very helpful to me. Even when I left, he would still call on me and check on me. That's really cool."

West flourished during a one-year stint in the Chinese Basketball Association and is now looking for another opportunity in the NBA. With multiple teams and coaches watching him, it appears he could find a new home if things work out just right.

Basketball is about execution and improvement, but maturity and growth are huge factors as well.

"That's a part of the game. The life game for me," West said. "It was great going out there, going and growing up. Put the toys behind me. Growing up and being a man, sometimes it's hard to accept the things you have to do and take the trash out. But that's what going away for me did."

Now with perspective and time for reflection on how things went in Dallas, West is centered and finally able to discuss his mental health issues without embarrassment.

"I understood it," West said in regard to how things ended in Dallas. "It's hard to accept at first. As a man, I had let immaturities go, fight the battle of bipolar disorder to keep on going and step up to the play, step up and take responsibility for my actions. If that caused me to step up, then, man, a lot of guys need to take a year off and go somewhere. I'm very grateful for that."

West is looking to get back into the league, but some goals have already been reached.

"It's already been a success," West said of merely playing in the summer league. "I got an opportunity to put a jersey on and be back in the fraternity. The chance to get up there and get some NBA bump, hey, anytime you’ve got a jersey on -- it don't matter who you're playing for -- you're there. You've got a Clippers jersey on.

"This is big for me and my family. We're going to celebrate. It's one step to more steps."
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This video is a week old, but I didn't see it posted anywhere. I always enjoyed Delonte as a player and I want him to succeed somewhere.

[video=youtube;ZTpwYSyA0tk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTpwYSyA0tk[/video]
 
SpanishCavsfan said:
This video is a week old, but I didn't see it posted anywhere. I always enjoyed Delonte as a player and I want him to succeed somewhere.

[video=youtube;ZTpwYSyA0tk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTpwYSyA0tk[/video]
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I know he burned a lot of bridges here and had his problems. But I wish we would sign him just so he can redeem himself. And playing alongside LeBron again would hopefully squash the rumors that have plagued him, even if they are true. I always loved him as a player. Plays super hard and is scrappy on defense. I hope he lands somewhere at least.
 
Walter White said:
I know he burned a lot of bridges here and had his problems. But I wish we would sign him just so he can redeem himself. And playing alongside LeBron again would hopefully squash the rumors that have plagued him, even if they are true. I always loved him as a player. Plays super hard and is scrappy on defense. I hope he lands somewhere at least.
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Watching the video he pretty much indirectly admits the rumor about Brons mother and him are true
 
When people talk about how those teams weren't very good they often forget about how well Delonte played. He was consistent and became a super scrappy defender. His step back was sick, and he often guarded the best wing or covered for Mo's defensive issues.

He was big in Boston in 2008, looking like the steal of that trade. His game fell way off after 2009. I hope he can get some of that back.
 
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