A couple weeks ago Delonte West got in a verbal/physical confrontation with teammate Von Wafer in a two on two game in Boston Celtics practice. Well I guess he had more trouble ‘letting it go’ than anyone thought, as he instigated and basically attacked Von Wafer again yesterday in Celtics practice. Alex Kennedy from Hoops World had this on the situation:
During a three-on-three game with Avery Bradley, Luke Harangody, Semih Erden and assistant coach Tyronn Lue, West began fouling Wafer each time the reserve guard touched the ball. West was increasingly physical to the point that Wafer exited to the locker room midway through the game. As he walked away, West barked obscenities and taunted Wafer.
After Wafer had showered and sat down at his locker, West approached from behind and threw a punch. Wafer didn’t see the punch coming but quickly got off of the ground and connected on two punches of his own. He then wrestled West to the ground before being separated by the team’s veterans.
Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce were very unhappy with the incident, especially since it occurred just hours before a game. Doc Rivers met with the players and tried smooth things over shortly after.
West has had a history of mental health issues and depression, and you hate to see him throw what is left of his career away. But his actions are wearing thin with Celtics coaches, teammates, and executives and given he’s on a non-guaranteed contract, don’t be surprised if they let him go before his current suspension for weapons charges is even done being served.
