Personal Life
West is extremely interested in "black history, philosophy and various societal issues" and has been cited by Chris Paul as being the smartest New Orleans Hornets player.
West graduated from Xavier with a bachelor of arts degree in Communications. He is also an accomplished musician who plays the tuba. He and his wife, Lesley, have one daughter, Dasia, and one son, David Benjamin.
West also loves to make mixtapes for his teammates, saying that it is a healthy habit that keeps him "in the house and off feet".
West comes from a family of above-average height. His mother, Harriet, is 6 ft tall (1.83 m), while his father, Amos, is 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m).
West has a Xavier "X" tattooed on his arm which displays, on either side, "My life, my way".
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