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Former NBA Player Delonte West Arrested After Being Found Unconscious in Virginia

This incident highlights the recurring legal and health issues faced by a former professional...
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  • Last Update
    2025-11-07
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This incident highlights the recurring legal and health issues faced by a former professional athlete. The event underscores the challenges of substance abuse and public safety, as well as the repeated interactions with law enforcement.

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Former NBA Player Delonte West Arrested After Being Found Unconscious
2025-11-07 22:04

On November 3, 2024, former NBA player Delonte West, 41, was found unconscious near Fair Haven Avenue and Richmond Highway in Virginia. Emergency services and police responded, finding him breathing but heavily intoxicated. He declined medical transport, and officers took him into custody for safety. He was later released on bond. This arrest marks his third encounter with law enforcement in just over 12 months. West, who played for the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks, has faced ongoing personal and legal challenges, including struggles with substance use and mental health, since his career ended.

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