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NEW: Delonte West Journey To Recovery - A Reunion & A Job

First, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gave us a new picture of a troubled former NBA standout in rehab. Next, Delonte West got back on to a basketball court. Now, he has landed firmly on his feet.

Matt Galatzan

Delonte West's journey to recovery began just over three and a half months ago, with the help of Dallas Mavs owner Mark Cuban, who reunited the one-time Maverick with his mother and assisted in placing him in a rehab center. 

Cuban also reportedly helped finance West's treatment at the facility, where the 37-year-old former NBA guard has been making substantial progress.

Now, West's journey has taken yet another step in a positive direction, as he has reportedly found a job at the very same facility which assisted him in his rehabilitation.

West's journey is of course far from over, but with yet another step completed in his comeback story, West remains a shining example that with enough care and empathy, no one is beyond help.

More on Delonte West's recent struggles are detailed below: 

READ MORE: LOOK: Delonte West Is Back On A Basketball Court

Recently, Cuban tweeted: "Ladies & Gentlemen, I present to you, Delonte West. A long, long, long way to go, but he has taken the first steps and shared these with all of us as a thank you for the love and support.''

READ MORE: Can Mark Cuban Help Save Delonte West's Life?

This is not the first time that Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has tried to intervene and help the troubled Delonte West. But maybe it will be the best time - literally a life-saving time.

Cuban, along with other members of the NBA family, have tried for years to contact and guide West, the former NBA standout who has often been photographed roaming the streets of various cities, including Dallas. A recent photo of West motivated Cuban to try again, this time, according to TMZ, ending up in the two meeting at a gas station on Monday.

READ MORE: The Dehumanization of Delonte West - Sports Illustrated

At different times over the years, including in my visit with him (see the above video and the link), West has been engaging and entertaining in discussing his disorder, telling me, "You can ask me about all my personalities. I don't deny them. I'm proud of them. They're all me.'' 

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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com. He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration.  Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network.  When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later.  Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered.  Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com

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