Is there ever a month when the NBA stays out of the spotlight for the wrong reasons? On November 3, headlines once again turned grim as former NBA guard Delonte West was arrested near Fair Haven Avenue and Richmond Highway. Unlike the recent FBI-related arrests, this incident stemmed from a distress call handled by the Fairfax County Police, involving the eight-year league veteran.

The Fairfax County Police responded to a call reporting a man found unconscious and not breathing, later identified as former Dallas Mavericks guard Delonte West. When officers arrived, West had regained consciousness and was able to speak with them. They offered to take him to the hospital for medical attention, but the former NBA player declined the assistance. However, the police recognized the severity of

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