Sensationalized internet rumors and viral videos have occasionally claimed that various former professional basketball players are homeless or living on the street, most notably drawing intense public media attention toward former guard Delonte West after troubling footage circulated online showing him panhandling. While West and a few other retired athletes have battled severe, highly publicized struggles with poverty, mental health disorders, and housing instability following the conclusion of their playing careers, charitable intervention networks, player assistance programs, and former peers frequently mobilize to provide temporary housing, medical treatment, and recovery resources.