Teammates, Coaches Show Support for Delonte West After Alleged Altercation Videos Surface

Multiple videos showing what appears to be former NBA guard Delonte West involved in a violent altercation surfaced on social media on Monday.

Multiple videos showing what appears to be former NBA guard Delonte West involved in a violent altercation in the Washington, D.C., area surfaced on social media on Monday.

A man, who appears to be West, could be seen being attacked in the middle of a highway. Another video shows the man handcuffed, where he accuses another man of pulling a gun on him.

The videos, which contain graphic language, can be seen here.

Upon the videos' going viral, some of West's former teammates, coaches and other members of the sports world voiced their support for the former NBA player. 

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— Jameer Nelson (@jameernelson) January 21, 2020

Over the past several hours I have talked with many who are willing to help - please read and embrace Jameer’s wisdom - we are reaching out to our basketball network to get the professional help Delonte needs. This is so very painful. https://t.co/8IAuTdzCc9

— Phil Martelli (@PhilMartelli) January 21, 2020

I see a lot dumb comments where folks making fun of Delonte west... this is not a joking matter .... I’m going to figure out how I can help him.... he need to be in rehab or something...

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) January 21, 2020

In 2015, West told The Washington Post's Rick Maese that he had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2008. The former NBA player pled guilty to two weapon charges in 2010 and was sentenced to eight months of home detention, two months of probation and 40 hours of community service. In 2016, West was spotted alone at a Jack in the Box restaurant in Houston, barefoot and cloaked in a hospital gown.

West, 36, spent eight years in the NBA, last playing for the Mavericks in the 2011–12 season. He most notably was a part of the Cavaliers in 2007–08 and 2008–09, helping Cleveland finish with the best regular-season record in 2008–09.

He averaged 9.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game throughout his NBA career.