I feel like what Delonte West is saying here makes a lot of sense.
People do want to help him, but there are so many other people out there that need help or maybe more qualified for positions sometimes that leaves him with nothing to do.
He has kids and wants to support his family so he is doing whatever he can to do that including panhandling.
It is a sad story, but it is a story that many Americans have they just aren’t former NBA players. TMZ Sports caught up with West and here is what he had to say.
So, when Image Direct caught up with the 38-year-old this week, they asked Delonte if he was doing okay, and why he was on the streets asking for money.
“It is what it is,” West said.
“I got children. I’m in between jobs. People can help me as much as they can, but you know, as a man I gotta do what I gotta do for my babies.”
As for the Big 3, West says there were so many talented players there he understands why he didn’t make the cut … but he’s thankful for the chance.
“I was excited to have the opportunity,” West said, “I’ll be there next season. I’ll be there rooting guys on.”
Despite a bunch of tough breaks, the 8-year NBA vet seemingly isn’t letting some difficult times discourage him … saying he’ll keep working hard and hopes to be a part of an NBA coaching staff soon.
“I’m always involved in the game I love. Last year, I was scouting for the Dallas Mavericks and the previous three years, I was an NBA scout for the Boston Celtics.”
West added, “I was actually looking forward to being a head coach or assistant coach in the NBA this season but like I said, it’s a business that have a lot of people involved and wanna stay involved.”
Like I said it is very reasonable explanation for why he is in the position he is in.
Flip the page for West asking for money on the highway.