Former Boston Celtics guard Delonte West has been suspended for the second time in 10 days.
Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West (13) talks to head coach Rick Carlisle a break in play against the Phoenix Suns in the first half of a preseason NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Dallas.
The Dallas Mavericks have suspended guard Delonte West for the second time in 10 days.
President of Basketball Operations Donnie Nelson said Thursday that West was suspended indefinitely for unspecified conduct detrimental to the team. Nelson didn't elaborate in a statement issued by the team.
The same reason was given last week when West was suspended for what ended up being about a day.
West has bipolar disorder. He was suspended for the first 10 games of the 2010-11 season after pleading guilty to weapons charges in Maryland. Authorities say he was carrying three loaded guns and a knife when he was stopped for speeding on a three-wheel motorcycle in 2009.
West, a valuable player off the Dallas bench last season, responded to the suspension on Twitter, saying he wasn't "on a bipolar trip" and wished the Mavericks had treated the situation differently.
All my family friends fans...who been right der wit methisuphillbattle over the last 4years to get to this point....already know
— Delonte West (@CharleeRedz13) October 25, 2012
That my name showin up in any fashion in a negative light is the worst thing that can happen.everything Ived worked towards out d window
— Delonte West (@CharleeRedz13) October 25, 2012
Just ask u to talk with me....I'm a grown man...that's not above logic and reason...Before u go to the papers wit false information.
— Delonte West (@CharleeRedz13) October 25, 2012
If I'm not what u lookin 4 ....That's fine...just dont kick me in my ass on the way out the door....I didn't do anything to deserve that...
— Delonte West (@CharleeRedz13) October 25, 2012
I love the city of Dallas..I love playin in the NBA...no I'm not off my meds...no I ain't on no bipolar trip...this real people lives..
— Delonte West (@CharleeRedz13) October 25, 2012
And it just ain't right..imma leave it at that..no ill will towards no one...I'm just sittin here across from the arena wit tear in my eyes
— Delonte West (@CharleeRedz13) October 25, 2012