{"id":819465,"date":"2026-08-24T12:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/819465\/"},"modified":"2026-08-24T12:57:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T12:57:14","slug":"delonte-west-reveals-lebron-james-family-checked-in-on-him-during-tough-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/819465\/","title":{"rendered":"Delonte West reveals LeBron James & family checked in on him during tough times"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former NBA<\/a> guard Delonte West has revealed that LeBron James<\/a> and his family have continued checking on him during difficult periods.<\/p>\n

West shared the update during an August 23 appearance on Kick streamer N3on\u2019s livestream. His comments offered a glimpse into the personal relationship that survived years of public scrutiny.<\/p>\n

West said James regularly contacted his mother to make sure he was doing well. \u201cA lot of guys that I played with, LeBron, he\u2019s my \u2013 him and his family has called,\u201d West said, before adding, \u201cHe called my mom all the time, made sure I\u2019m okay.\u201d<\/p>\n

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N3on asked whether James\u2019 family had also reached out, and said, \u201cThat\u2019s great.\u201d<\/p>\n

West confirmed that Gloria James remained involved in checking on his family. \u201cMiss James, Miss Gloria, she calls my mom, made sure she was still the same,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

West then recalled a message passed through his mother. \u201cTell my son, \u2018I seen him, you better get it together. Don\u2019t make me come check on,’\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The comments come as West has recently offered more positive updates about his life. Earlier this month, he said he was \u201cliving a good life<\/a>\u201d in West Palm Beach, Florida.<\/p>\n

Delonte West and James\u2019 NBA Connection<\/p>\n

\"USAPhoenix, AZ, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard (13) Delonte West against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)<\/p>\n

West and James became teammates with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2008. West provided defense, shooting and ball-handling around James during Cleveland\u2019s push for contention.<\/p>\n

West played eight NBA seasons with the Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks. He averaged 9.7 points, 3.6 assists and 2.9 rebounds during his career.<\/p>\n

His post-NBA years brought serious personal challenges and repeated public concern about his well-being. West has also spoken openly about his struggles while working toward a healthier life.<\/p>\n

His latest appearance comes alongside a new opportunity outside basketball. N3on has given West streaming equipment<\/a> and helped him launch his own Kick channel.<\/p>\n

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West\u2019s story highlights how relationships can continue despite tough times. James and West shared a locker room during Cleveland\u2019s strongest years before their careers moved in different directions. LeBron, being a good teammate, has offered constant support away from cameras and basketball.<\/p>\n

That connection with James, who has recently signed with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $7.95 million veteran-minimum contract, appears to remain meaningful years after their time together in Cleveland.<\/p>\n

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