Former NBA Star's Latest Legal Ordeal
Former NBA player Delonte West has found himself in handcuffs once again after police discovered him unconscious on the streets of Los Angeles. According to reports from TMZ, the Fairfax County Police Department responded to a service call regarding an unconscious male in the Fair Haven Avenue and Richmond Highway area.
Officers arriving at the scene found the 42-year-old former basketball star intoxicated and lying on the ground. Police sources indicate that medical assistance was offered to West, but he refused transport to hospital. Authorities subsequently made the decision to arrest him for his own safety.
Troubled History Continues
This incident represents just the latest chapter in West's ongoing struggles with the law since his NBA career concluded. The former St. Joseph's University star, who earned over $16 million during his nine-year professional career, has faced numerous legal challenges in recent years.
West's professional basketball journey included stints with the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks before his career ended prematurely at age 28 following the 2011-2012 season. His post-playing life has been marked by repeated encounters with law enforcement and public struggles.
Pattern of Legal Issues
This recent arrest follows another incident almost exactly one year prior. In November 2024, West was arrested after allegedly refusing to leave an area in Huntington, Virginia where he had been banned. Police confirmed the incident through surveillance footage before issuing an arrest warrant.
West was apprehended near the Huntington Metro station and held on a $1,000 bond, eventually being charged with a misdemeanor before his release from custody on November 3.
The former guard's difficulties extend beyond these recent events. In June 2024, West suffered a medical emergency requiring revival following an arrest in Virginia on charges of violating conditions of release and resisting police. During that incident, officers administered Narcan after finding him unresponsive following a foot pursuit.
West's challenges have been publicly visible for several years. In 2021, he was seen loitering outside a Virginia convenience store appearing to ask people for money. The year before that, he faced arrest in Florida for resisting an officer without violence and disorderly intoxication after allegedly banging on police station windows while screaming profanities and holding open containers of alcohol.
Throughout these public struggles, West has been open about his mental health journey. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2008, though he has sometimes disputed this assessment. His current status regarding potential charges from this latest incident remains unclear, with reports indicating he has already been bonded out of custody.
DailyMail.com has reached out to Fairfax County Police Department for additional details about the circumstances surrounding West's most recent arrest and his current condition.
