Delonte West: Aspiring Gunman?
By Wyatt Earp | October 1, 2009
This just goes to show you that you can play on a terrific college basketball team – Saint Joseph’s, my alma mater – alongside a class act like Jameer Nelson, and still be a frakkin’ mess.
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio – Less than 24 hours after saying he was focused on basketball, Delonte West skipped Cleveland’s first day of practice.
The Cavaliers’ troubled guard did not show up for Tuesday’s morning workout to the surprise of coach Mike Brown, and missed the evening session at Cleveland Clinic Courts.
General manager Danny Ferry said West, who has been treated for bipolar disorder, was not in any harm.
West, who has battled depression and mood disorders for years, was recently arrested for gun possession in Maryland after police pulled over his three-wheel motorcycle for a traffic violation and found he was carrying three loaded weapons — two handguns and a shotgun in a guitar case he had on his back. (LINK)
What, was he auditioning for the Desperado sequel? Here’s hoping he gets the help he needs, and that some of Jameer Nelson’s class rubs off on him.
Topics: SJU Hawks | 9 Comments »
October 1st, 2009 at 9:09 pm
He honestly sounds like he needs his medication to be adjusted or to make sure the medication he is taking doesn’t cause the wacky side effects that we hear about, because of the odd behavior they cause.
I feel bad for him. Hope gets the help he needs.
October 2nd, 2009 at 8:10 am
Back To School Supply List:
• alarm clock
• computer
• towels
• sheets
• Kathy Ireland poster
• toaster oven
• two hand guns
• shotgun
• post-it notes
October 2nd, 2009 at 9:59 am
RT – I do, too. Was always a good kid in college.
Mrs. Crankipants – Mmm . . . Kathy Ireland.
October 2nd, 2009 at 10:08 am
A bipolar, college student who’s armed to the teeth. Scary stuff.
We obviously have different taste in women. Does that sound weird?
October 2nd, 2009 at 11:03 am
No, it sounds hot!!!
October 2nd, 2009 at 12:44 pm
I was thinking it sounds hot and then I knew it was since I agreed with the host.
October 2nd, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Bi-polar with 2 handguns, a shotgun and on a 3 wheel motorcycle; I am surprised this ended as well as it did. The guy needs meds but they probably affect his play so he stops taking them and then the bizarre behaviors start. Next thing ya know, he’ll be duct taping a cat.
October 2nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Maybe someone should educate this shining star on how to properly transport firearms through various states. While it is conceivable in all but MD, NJ, NY, & IL that you could (if you have the right permits) carry loaded handguns, few if any states allow for the transport of encased loaded shotguns.
Gun laws are a mess. And apparently, this guy is as well.
Jason
October 3rd, 2009 at 8:07 am
Ingineer66 – Great minds think alike.
MeToo – Or using one as target practice.
Jason – Agreed on both.