May 20, 2013

NBA News: Mavericks suspend guard Delonte West

October 16, 2012 by 5 Comments

Allegedly stemming from an “outburst in the locker room,” the Dallas Mavericks have reportedly suspended former Cavalier guard Delonte West for conduct detrimental to the team.

West, as Cavalier fans may recall, was given an excused absence from the team following a preseason locker room outburst back in 2009. He has had a long-running history of mental illness, and was arrested on weapons charges around the same timeframe, ultimately being suspended for 10 games.

West tweeted later on Monday: “Sorry moma…” and “I showed off on ur birthday again…”

The Mavericks have not said when the eight-year veteran will be back with the team.

[Related: Video: Delonte West Gives Wet Willie, Gets Technical Foul]

(Source: ESPN Dallas)

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  • BenRM

    Hot sauce in my bag :(

  • NoVA Buckeye

    I hope they trade him to Miami ;)

  • Dee P

    Can anyone with knowledge of the situation let me know once and for all if the Delonte/Gloria rumors were true? What was the story behind it?

  • Harv 21

    Ugh. As always, hope he has an adequate support system and fear for his future.
    Delonte is of my fav players on the court. Say what you want about Ferry and Mike Brown, but imo their handling of his personal issues here was about pitch perfect, The Dallas team culture may not permit that sort of attention for a player who isn’t a star.

  • mgbode

    agreed all around. add in that he has been one of my favorite personalities off the court as well. his joking, dancing, freestyle rapping all are great anecdotes to a season.

    I truly hope that he is getting the support that he needs.