Delonte West appeared with a different smile. The 42-year-old former NBA point guard showed off his new teeth during a livestream and received messages of support after years of concern about his situation.
The change comes amid his recovery: according to the cited reports, he has gone about ten months without using drugs. In March, he had announced one hundred days of sobriety. West also faced problems with addiction, mental health, and money, as well as periods of homelessness; his diagnosis of bipolar disorder became public in 2008. The dental treatment reportedly cost around 65.000 dollars.
In 2020, Mark Cuban stepped in to help him enter rehabilitation. Today, his healthier appearance shows progress, although regaining stability remains a process.