Mark Cuban suggests Delonte West suffers from bipolar disorder

Mark Cuban's sincere efforts to assist Delonte West in overcoming post-basketball struggles have come to a difficult end, prompting the Dallas Mavericks owner to candidly share his decision on the "All the Smoke" Podcast.

Cuban, deeply invested in West's well-being, revealed that despite multiple attempts to support the former guard, he had to halt his efforts due to the complexities of West's situation.

"We get him again, put him in Rebound in Florida, takes his stuff, throws it over the fence, gone. His mom was like one more time, one more time, I'm like I can't. It's just that he has a sickness, he's bipolar," Cuban told the All the Smoke Podcast.

Cuban initially stepped in to help West in 2020 when the former Cleveland Cavaliers guard's battles with substance abuse became public knowledge.

Videos of West asking for money on the street had gone viral, prompting Cuban to intervene. Despite Cuban's consistent support, including multiple stints in rehab and attempts to provide assistance, the challenges posed by West's bipolar disorder and addiction issues proved overwhelming.

Cuban believes West needs to learn to want to help himself

Reflecting on West's journey, Cuban acknowledged the ongoing struggle.

"It's a struggle for him. I mean, addiction is awful, and mental illness is awful. He's at the point in his life where he's got to want to be helped," Cuban admitted.

"He's got to want to help himself first. I've tried. I know it's tough on him, but I wish him nothing but the best."

The decision to step back from assisting West is undoubtedly a difficult one for Cuban, who has invested significant resources and time over three years.

As West continues his journey, the hope is that he can find motivation and support from other avenues. Cuban's decision, while challenging, underscores the complexities of addressing addiction and mental health issues.