Controversial Ex-NBA Guard Reveals What LeBron James and His Mother Did for Him During Tough Times

Even away from the spotlight, LeBron James’ influence continues to ripple through the basketball world. A former NBA guard, long known for his polarizing reputation, recently opened up about how both James and his mother stepped in during one of the darkest stretches of his life.

Speaking on Kick streamer N3on’s show, Delonte West shared how LeBron James and his family continued to look out for him during his tough times. Their support, he admitted, went beyond basketball, offering stability and compassion when he needed it most.

“A lot of those guys that I play with, LeBron, he’s my him, and his family has called,” West said via kickbitt. He explained that James regularly phoned his mother. “He calls my mom to make sure I’m okay.”

When N3on asked if the family had reached out, West confirmed that Gloria James also stayed in contact. “Miss James, Miss Gloria, she calls my mom to make sure she’s still the same. Tell my son I seen him. You better get it together. Don’t make me come check on him.”

West and James were teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2008 to 2010. Their time together later became entangled in public rumors that both men largely ignored.

What West described was quieter and longer-lasting: years of private phone calls after their playing days ended and as West’s life grew harder.

Delonte West’s post-NBA life has been defined by long-running mental health challenges. After leaving the league in 2012, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and has spoken openly about periods of severe instability, substance issues, and homelessness.

Years of videos and reports showed West homeless and distressed, turning his eight-year NBA career into a cautionary tale about the difficulty of life after basketball.

Recently, West has been living in a sober facility and appears more stable. Streamer N3on, a content creator, stepped in with concrete help with a full streaming setup, computers, a verified and monetized Kick account, and financial support, accelerating West’s path to stability.

West used the platform to begin earning income immediately, reconnect with people, play basketball on stream, and rebuild one of his clearest public steps toward stability.

So he could begin earning income immediately. West has used the platform to reconnect with people, play basketball on stream, and talk about his life, marking one of the clearer public steps toward rebuilding after years of struggle.

LeBron James has not commented publicly on the stream. West simply stated the facts as he experienced them; the calls kept coming, the concern stayed personal, and Gloria James never softened her approach.