During LeBron James’ first stint with the Cavaliers, a rumor concerning Delonte West, who allegedly slept with the King’s mother, Gloria, shocked many people within the NBA community. A former member of the team provided his testimony.

Before proclaiming himself “King”, LeBron James was still only the “Chosen One” and was trying to allow the Cavaliers to lift the Larry O’Brien Trophy for the first time in their history. It was necessary to wait for a second visit to Cleveland for the mission to be accomplished and for LBJ to become definitively immortal in Ohio. Today, he is adored by fans of this team.

However, the story has not always been so beautiful, whether with the supporters or his teammates. Known for his altruism and his leadership spirit, the four-time MVP almost single-handedly carried a team which was mainly composed of role players. Among them was the retired Delonte West, with whom he was able to play from 2008 to 2010 in the Cavs jersey.

Did Delonte West really sleep with LeBron’s mother?

Now 40 years old, Delonte West has not stepped on the courts of the league since 2012. But when he was still a professional athlete with the Cavaliers, he was the subject of terrible accusations, since he was suspected of having slept with Gloria James, LeBron’s mother. The retiree, Sebastian Telfair, who also passed through the house during the same period, gave his version of the story on the YouTube channel “Vlad TV”.

I don’t have confirmation on this, but I was there at the time and based on the atmosphere in the dressing room, I don’t know. I don’t know, but I think it’s true, Delonte West slept with LeBron’s mother.

However, the main person concerned has always denied having had any type of relationship with the mother of his former teammate.

In order for us to grow as people, what can we teach our children if we make fun of situations like these? First, such a thing has never happened. I don’t know where they get that from. For a strong black woman like her, it’s terrible that people are trying to tear her down. This is unfortunate in many ways.

This case dates from 2010, when the Cleveland team faced the Celtics in a Conference final which they had lost.

Before this rumor spread, the four-time champion was averaging 32 points at 55.7% overall shooting, 48.6% at 3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in 8 playoff games. After that, he dropped to 21.3 units at 34% shooting, including 15.4% at 3 points, 11.3 rebounds and 8.3 caviars per game. Had these accusations sowed trouble in the head of the Lakers superstar? Nothing is certain, despite this testimony.

More than a decade ago, LeBron James was linked to numerous controversies. Because in addition to the famous “Decision” to leave the Cavaliers, Delonte West would have slept with his mother, Gloria. There is no tangible evidence to support these accusations, but Sebastian Telfair confirms this version.