Former American professional basketball player Delonte West played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of several successful teams such as the Denver Mavericks and Boston Celtics. However, this American basketball player also played in the NBA G League and Chinese Basketball Association. With such a fulfilling career, it is only natural that Delonte West net worth and life story are worth exploring, especially after things took a downward spiral, which is why today we bring you everything we know about it.
Delonte West - Early Life
Delonte West was born on 26. July 1983, in Washington, D.C., United States. His mom Delphina Addison is African American, and his dad Dmitri West Sr. is a Piscataway Native American and European. He started playing basketball at a young age and showed interest in becoming a professional basketball player. He went to the Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he studied together with another famous NBA player Eddie Basden.College Basketball Days
During his high school days, West got the Player of the Year Award, but he was also standing out at the university. He attended Saint Joseph's University, where he was praised as the best backcourt. Besides that, he played a key role in helping his team reach the top 8 at the NCAA Tournament.Delonte West Quick Bio Facts
- Full name: Delonte Maurice West,
- Date of birth: July 26, 1983,
- Delonte West's age: 37,
- Height: 6'3'',
- Weight: 181 lbs,
- Wife: Caressa Suzzette Madden,
- Children: Cash West,
- Estimated net worth: $300 thousand.
Delonte West's Professional NBA Career
As a professional athlete, West was a member of several NBA teams, and his career started when he decided to leave the University and become a Boston Celtic member since he was selected as the 24th pick in the 2004 NBA draft. The first season with the Boston Celtics was tough and followed by numerous injuries, but he still became the point guard that year.From point guard in the 2005/06 season, he transitioned to NBA shooting guard in 2006/07 but goes back to point guard position as the season goes forward. By the end of the season, West and Rajon Rondo shared starting minutes. In the 2007 NBA Draft, West got traded to Seattle SuperSonics.
NBA Star Goes to Cleveland Cavaliers and Then Back to Boston Celtics
In 2008 West got traded again and became a Cleveland Cavalier. In September of the same year, he signed a three-year-long and $12 million worth contract as a Cleveland Cavalier and got the starting shooting guard position. In 2009 he set his career record of eight steals in the game against Miami Heat, but next year, the Cavaliers traded him to Minnesota Timberwolves, who they waived West soon after.Later that year, the Boston Celtics gave him a one-year contract to support Rajon Rondo, who was a point guard at the moment. That season was not so great since West missed the first ten games and had to face weapon charges in Maryland.
Delonte West's Road to China and Back
In 2011 West joined the Dallas Mavericks and stayed there for two seasons. Perhaps he could have stayed longer, but he got suspended after an argument. After Dallas Mavericks, in 2013, he joined Texas Legends in NBA D League but didn't stay a Texas Legend for too long since, in October 2013, he signed a contract with Chinese Fujian Xunxing.One year later, he signed another year-long contract, this time with Shanghai Sharks. But after just 4 games, Shanghai Sharks released him. In 2015 West signed with a Venezuelan team Guaros de Lara, but decided to leave them quickly, without playing a single game. He went back to Texas Legends but got waived after an injury.