American basketball player Delonte West was born on July 26, 1983, in Washington, D.C. He has a mixed ethnic background that includes African American and Piscataway Native American heritage. West attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, where he began to show significant promise as a basketball player.
At Eleanor Roosevelt High School, West played for the Raiders and quickly became a standout athlete. He was an integral part of the team's success, contributing to numerous championship runs. Notably, he scored 22 points and collected 8 rebounds in a key game and consistently posted double-digit scores throughout his high school career—with only one exception. His performance earned him the distinction of Washington Post All-Met Player of the Year.
West later attended Saint Joseph’s University, where he formed a strong backcourt duo with Jameer Nelson. During his collegiate career, he averaged 18.9 points per game. His efforts helped lead the Saint Joseph’s Hawks to a remarkable run in the NCAA tournament, which culminated in an appearance in the Elite Eight.
Delonte West entered the 2004 NBA Draft and was selected by the Boston Celtics. His rookie season was hampered by injuries, but he later became a starting guard in the 2005–2006 season. West demonstrated considerable skill and was even selected to participate in the NBA Sophomore Challenge, replacing Jameer Nelson.
West played with the Celtics until 2007 before being traded to the Seattle SuperSonics and then to the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2008. During his time with the Cavaliers, he showcased his ability as a versatile backcourt player. One of his most notable performances came on March 2, 2009, in a standout game against the Miami Heat.
He was briefly traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves but returned to the Celtics, signing a one-year contract. In 2010, he was suspended for ten games due to a guilty plea for weapons charges. Afterwards, West joined the Texas Legends in the NBA Development League. Between 2013 and 2015, he played overseas, including stints with China’s Fujian Xunxing and Shanghai Sharks, as well as Venezuela’s Guaros de Lara.
On March 12, 2015, the Texas Legends re-acquired West. Over his NBA career, he played in 432 games, started in 258 of them, maintained a .442 field goal percentage, and averaged 9.7 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
| Birth Date: | 26 Jul, 1983 |
| Age: | 36 yrs |
| Occupations: | Basketball player |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Washington, D.C. |
| Education: | Eleanor Roosevelt High School Saint Joseph's University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American basketball player |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1 million |
