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Today Delonte West turns 29 years old. First, we want to wish him a happy birthday from the bottom of our hearts. Second, we must thank him for giving us countless badass moments to choose from when making this list. As seen in his community service work, Delonte is a great guy, but, to put it lightly, he's got some loose screws.
Since his days on the Celtics talking about using a wire hanger to play basketball to famously rapping in the parking lot of a KFC, D-West always keeps us on our toes. With West about to re-sign with Dallas, they can look forward to another season of No. 13's his antics. For now though, it's a great time to remember Delonte West's 13 Most Badass Moments.
13. "Livin' Life Fast" Music Video
Date: 2011
Being the Renaissance man that he is, Delonte is able to both ball out on the court and spit hot fire in the booth. "Ford '96 SS, man that shit is slick homes/Speaking of them slick homes, tags say Home Depot."
If Pete Rose can get a reality show just for having a hot girlfriend, then shouldn't there be people documenting Delonte's day-to-day life? Like you wouldn't watch? #dontlie
12. "G-Code" Interview and Photo Shoot
Date: 2008
In this interview and photo shoot for Dime magazine, Delonte talks about his style and reveals his "G-Code" tattoo. Hmm...We're guessing that smashing your teammate's mom is most definitely a "G-Code" violation. Just sayin'...
11. "Wiyyaa Hangaa" Commercial
Date: 2006
In this promo spot for the Boston Celtics, Delonte gives a lesson on pronunciation, as well as how they play homemade hoops in the Urrea. We would pay endless amounts of money to hear more stories about Delonte's life, particularly this whoopin' time he talks about.
10. Delonte West is Butterscotch; Disses Kevin Hart a.k.a. Chocolate Drop
Date: 9/2011
In this ridiculous clip Delonte talks about everything from Kevin Hart to the strange fur he is wearing. Forget Wale. Forget Kevin Hart. D-West runs the DMV. If dude's reality show isn't on TV by fall then we're cancelling our cable subscription. BET, where you at?
9. His Daily Eating Habits
Date: Everyday
Twitter has allowed Delonte to give us insight into the carefully picked foods that a professional athlete eats. We've talked about this before, but damn our man sure does live the fantasy of every seven-year-old. Homie is challenging Michael Phelps' reported 12,000 calorie-a-day diet on the reg.
8. Giving Birth to a Baby Cheetah
Date: 3/26/2012
Two of the Mavs' biggest oddballs, Delonte and Lamar Odom, visited the Dallas Zoo with students and Delonte described the life changing experience as only he could: "I also had a chance to give birth to a baby cheetah today." #helluvalife
7. Trains, Planes, and Automobiles...
Date: 4/2009
Acting as a correspondent for ESPN's Rome is Burning, Delonte takes us through the rookie hazing process, which of course includes food. Hey Cleveland, how did Delonte's mentorship of J.J. Hickson work out for you guys? Don't remember J.J.? He's the guy you wouldn't trade for Amar'e Stoudemire. Of course the Cavs wouldn't dare trade Delonte's donut fetcher otherwise shit would have gotten real.
6. Fights Von Wafer
Date: 10/29/2010
In a three-on-three game during the preseason, Delonte's trash-talking against benchwarmer Von Wafer reportedly escalated to punches being thrown. Already facing a 10-game suspension for gun possession to start the season, D-West must have been on edge. Winning is everything, but when you have a non-guaranteed contract throwing fists isn't the best route to getting your bread. #justsayin' #whenkeepingitrealgoeswrong
5.Goes off on Brian Windhorst via Twitter
Date: 1/7/2012
After taking exception to questions from the Dallas media, Delonte went on a Twitter rampage and put former Cavs beat writer and LeBron confidant Brian Windhorst on the receiving end.Twitter x that other Mr. West = hilarity. If you aren't following him already, please do so.
4. Sticks His Finger in Gordon Hayward's Ear
Date: 4/16/2012
Unhappy that Hayward flopped, Delonte did what any sane person would: he put his finger in Hayward's ear. West was fined $25,000 for his actions. And with that Delonte entered the Guinness Book of World Records for giving the most expensive Wet Willie in history.
3. Always Strapped
Date: 2009
West was arrested during a traffic stop when he was found to have a 9mm and a .357 Magnum, in addition to a shotgun in a guitar case. He pled guilty and was sentenced to probation, community service, and electronic monitoring. Carrying three pieces, including one in a guitar case, all while riding a three-wheeler sounds pretty fucking crazy. Either that, or dude just felt like getting on his El Mariachi steez.
2. KFC Freestyle
Date: 2009
After ordering nearly $50 worth of food (*cough* munchies *cough*) at KFC, Delonte and his cousin spit some hot bars while waiting for their order. Hot sauce in my bag? Dude's at least as clever as OJ Da Juiceman. Sauce!
1. Allegedly Smashing LeBron James' Mom
Date: 5/14/2010
Former NBA player and broadcaster Calvin Murphy said he had sources that confirmed Delonte West's affair with Gloria James. Delonte never spoke publicly about the allegation, and it seems far-fetched—but after seeing the other fuckery on this list, would you put it past dude? Plus, we heard Delonte never got over this.