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N3on Hands Delonte West $50K—and a Ready-Made Streaming Career

N3on gave West cash, an iPhone and streaming gear, and set up a verified Kick account so he can start earning immediately.

  • During a recent livestream, Streamer N3on presented former NBA guard Delonte West with $50,000, new streaming equipment, and a verified, monetized Kick account designed to help him begin earning income immediately.
  • West played eight NBA seasons for the Boston Celtics, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Dallas Mavericks, earning approximately $16 million during his career before experiencing homelessness and personal struggles.
  • N3on, whose real name is Mikyle Rafiq, took West shopping for $25,000 in streaming gear and reportedly helped secure a $100,000 deal with Kick, providing a new income opportunity.
  • Visibly emotional after learning his account was already verified and monetized, West heard N3on explain, "You can start making money the first time you stream." He encouraged West to share his experiences with viewers.
  • N3on pushed back against viewer skepticism, stating, "He is off of anything that you guys have seen," and emphasized his commitment to supporting West's recovery path moving forward.
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Moments We Missed From N3on's Delonte West Stream

Source: MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images / Getty For longtime NBA fans, seeing Delonte West smiling, talking hoops and knocking down jumpers again hits a little differently. The former Cleveland Cavaliers guard recently linked with streamer N3on for a livestream that quickly became about much more than content. It gave West a chance to tell some of his story himself while showing viewers a much more encouraging side of where he is …

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theJasmineBRAND broke the news on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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