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Delonte West gives cheeky 4-word answer about sleeping with LeBron James’ mom

Former NBA player Delonte West reignited long-standing rumors about his relationship with LeBron James’ mother during a pre-fight press conference in Miami on Wednesday. When asked point-blank if he had an intimate relationship with Gloria James, West responded with the cryptic four-word line, *“A gentleman never tells,”* leaving the question unanswered.

The comment, made ahead of his upcoming boxing match against Michael Beasley at the *BRANDRISK 016* event on Friday, has since gone viral on social media, resurrecting a controversy that first surfaced in 2010 while both men were teammates on the Cleveland Cavaliers. West, who has faced public struggles with homelessness and substance abuse since retiring from basketball in 2012, declined to elaborate further, though his refusal to deny the allegations outright has fueled renewed speculation.

Meanwhile, LeBron James, now playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, has not publicly addressed the remarks, though his preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on Thursday drew attention amid the swirling controversy. The boxing match itself could further shift focus away from the lingering rumors if West’s performance in the ring fails to meet expectations.

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