Athletes sometimes seem bigger than life, because they are entertainers, but in the end, they are real people too, with the same human frailties we all possess...witness Delonte West, back with the team after being away for nearly two weeks to attend to a personal matter. Delonte has admitted to reporters, he had to  seek help for what he describes as a life long battle with a mood disorder.  He felt it was time to seek treatment which he will continue to receive as he deals with this malady.  Delonte says he did not want to be a distraction to the team and thus went home to DC to get help.  The Cavs organization was totally behind him, giving him as much time and support as needed.  Delonte thanked everyone for truly making him feel like "family".  He says teammates and coaches called him often, sent texts to him to say they are here for him, and missed him.

At first, Delonte felt a sense of weakness, but by admitting he had a problem, he now feels a sense of strength, coming to grips with the problem, and getting therapy.  The good news is Delonte says he is 100 percent happy, healthy, and on his road to being himself again.  I give him a lot of credit for being open about it, which frankly is part of his therapy, talking about the issue and tackling it.  He knows he's not alone in this fight, and as Mike Brown says, the organization preaches family, so this was just an example of taking care of a family member with true love and support.  Mike and Danny would have it no other way.

Delonte says he never had so much fun playing in a basketball game as he did against the Spurs, no doubt feeling a sense of freedom, knowing he is fighting off the demons he could not control himself.  He's a shining example for others who have hidden such a problem, fearful of perception.  To Delonte we all say, welcome back!!!