Former Celtics guard Delonte West, who has dealt with mental-health struggles and substance-abuse issues over the years, appears to be working toward a basketball comeback.
According to TMZ Sports, West has been training every day in Maryland with the hopes of finding a spot in Ice Cube’s BIG3 league. He’s also reportedly helped mentor kids at the Pat The Roc Basketball Skills Academy in Gaithersburg.
The 38-year-old West, who spent four seasons in Boston, was spotted shirtless and handcuffed on the side of the road in January 2020. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban helped him check into a rehab facility in October 2020 to help start an “uphill battle.