The base of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who last year was diagnosed with severe clinical depression, for which still undergoing treatment, was arrested early last month in Maryland after police stopped him for a traffic violation and make themselves account was carrying three firearms for which they had permits. After being charged and to establish the date of November 20 for trial, Delonte was presented in very good spirits to the initial press conference of his team, saying he would not talk about the incident and that his focus was on basketball and helping bring a championship to Cleveland.
Less than 24 hours after making these assertions, West missed the opening two practices for the Cavaliers on Tuesday and again completely absent in both workouts Wednesday. The coach Mike Brown said the player was absent due to personal problems but that his absences were not excused, it would be fined.
On Thursday, Delonte finally joined his teammates, but he would not meet the press after completion of the work day. The general manager Danny Ferry, also declined to give statements, but a spokesman said the Cavaliers would ferry a press conference on Saturday and clarify all doubts that may exist on the case of West.
If I could be at that conference was one question for you Mr. Ferry: Is Delonte mentally unfit to face the pressures of a season as a member of one team over there are so many expectations and given the recent case of personal problems and erratic behavior?