'I got children': Ex-NBA star Delonte West DEFENDS begging for money after panhandling video goes viral
Delonte West, a former NBA player said he is between jobs and doing his best to support his family after a video of him panhandling on the side of a road in Virginia went viral last week. Delonte stated that he is doing well and doesn't want his fans to worry.
The viral video shows the ragged sportsman, who has battled drug and mental health concerns, walking up to a car full of his supporters while holding a cardboard placard. After failing to make the Big 3, the former basketball star was in good spirits when cameras caught up with him. He also made it clear that he would do whatever it takes to provide for his family. When asked for an update on his employment condition in the video obtained by RadarOnline.com, Delonte 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."
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