Dallas Mavericks dysfunctional point guard, Delonte West has been suspended for the second time in less than a month.
"We have suspended Delonte for conduct detrimental to the team," president of basketball operations Donnie Nelson said in a statement. "The suspension is effective immediately and no other statements will be issued."
West attributes his reason for be suspended due to him being blamed for an argument that occurred between teammates after the Mavs' 88-76 preseason loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in Wichita, Kansas. He said he was notified of his suspension the following morning through text message telling him not to report to the American Airlines Arena for a team practice.
"There was an argument between two teammates in the locker room last night that didn't involve me," said West, who had two points, one assist and three turnovers in 21 minutes against the Thunder. "Somehow I'm being blamed for it. I had nothing to do with it. I don't know what's going on."
West took to Twitter immediately after word of the suspension was released. He said that his name showing up in a negative light is the worst thing that can happen and makes everything he's worked for go out the window.
His tweets Thursday, though, seem to indicate that his days in Dallas are numbered.
"If I'm not what u lookin 4 ....That's fine...just dont kick me in my ass on the way out the door....I didn't do anything to deserve that..." West tweeted, followed two minutes later by: "I love the city of Dallas..I love playin in the NBA...no I'm not off my meds...no I ain't on no bipolar trip...this real people lives....And it just ain't right..imma leave it at that..no ill will towards no one...I'm just sittin here across from the arena wit tear in my eyes."
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