Catching up with an old friend - Delonte West status

[D.o.s.]

He got into James head like a true Celtic for us!

Sad story but the on the court greatness that it hints at is missing.  He was a good player but not a great one.   

It's too late to fight the battle he is presenting.  He should have challenged the rumors and the diagnosis when it happened.  Now it is the stuff of urban legend.

Still there is something wrong about a guy carrying a shotgun in a guitar case not to mention it is illegal.  Who does he think he is Whitey Bulger?

Its actually not illegal under maryland law -- and, apparently, it wasn't a guitar case at all.

it might help if you finished the article.

[Celtics4ever]

Its actually not illegal under maryland law -- and, apparently, it wasn't a guitar case at all.

It isn't illegal in Maryland? Here is the law. 

*Vehicle carry and transportation: loaded, readily accessible handguns prohibited;                                                    exceptions exist for unloaded transport; rifles & shotguns must remain unloaded

http://www.gunlawguide.com/Maryland.htm


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/18/AR2009091802528.html

Some of the guns were concealed.  All of them were loaded.

This article says shotgun in guitar case.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/15/AR2010071503189.html

This one says shotgun in a guitar case as well.

http://www.marylandduilawyersblog.com/2010/08/nba-player-delonte-west-pleads.html

Q. Can I legally transport firearms interstate? (From the MD State Police)
A. Yes, under Title 18, Section 926A, of the United States Code, a person who is not prohibited
from possessing, transporting, shipping, or receiving a firearm shall be entitled to transport a firearm  for any lawful purpose from any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm to any place where he may lawfully possess and carry such firearm if, during such transportation the firearm is unloaded, neither the firearm nor any ammunition being transported is readily accessible or is directly accessible from the passenger compartment. In the case the vehicle does not have a compartment separate from the driver's compartment the firearm or ammunition shall be contained in  a locked compartment other than the glove compartment or console.

He was charged with six counts so he pled guilty to less counts.

How will anyone take your word on Maryland's law, you don't know them or the incident well.   All you read was a damage control piece to try to get him back into the league and you took it as gospel.   

[JSD]

TP to OP

I love West and hope Ainge brings him back next season.

[Nowee]

"After two years out of NBA, to resurrect career, Delonte West to play Summer League for Clippers, sources tell @CSNNW"

Source:
http://www.csnnw.com/nba/sources-free-agent-guard-delonte-west-play-summer-league-clippers

Doc Rivers is giving him a chance i suppose.

[BigAlTheFuture]

"After two years out of NBA, to resurrect career, Delonte West to play Summer League for Clippers, sources tell @CSNNW"

Source:
http://www.csnnw.com/nba/sources-free-agent-guard-delonte-west-play-summer-league-clippers

Doc Rivers is giving him a chance i suppose.

If Collison leaves for a bigger contract, West would be a good option for them. He could probably be had for the vet min. I would love to see him get a chance with the Clippers.

[thirstyboots18]

TP to OP

I love West and hope Ainge brings him back next season.

West would be a good option as backup at either point or 2 guard.  If what people are saying is close to true, trades could really leave the Celts short handed.  Delonte was always one of my favorites....he never stops hustling.  AND, the price would be right.