Delonte West, guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers says he left the team’s training camp earlier this month to seek help for depression and “a mood disorder” he has been battling his entire life.
West said Friday that he removed himself from the team to “get my thoughts back together.” He is taking medication for his illness and has been attending therapy sessions.
West said he was troubled by his behavior during a scrimmage earlier this month. He took out his frustrations on a high school referee at the Cavs’ training complex.
West recently signed a two-year contract with Cleveland.
Information from the Associated Press contributed to this report.