Former Cavaliers guard arrested in FBI gambling probe
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"He’s a really funny dude. He’s a great storyteller. But he was never a part of the staff," a team source said of Jones.
"He would say he's best friend's with LeBron James -- basically, he was using that as a business card for people to gain some trust in opening up some doors for him," professional bettor Michael Osborne said of ex-Cavaliers player Damon Jones.
NBA legend and current Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and former NBA player and Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones were part of the FBI's massive crackdown on illegal
Jones spent 11 years in the NBA, with his most memorable coming with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before arriving in Cleveland, Jones was the definition of a journeyman. He hadn’t played for more than a single season with a franchise. But the 6-foot-3 guard found a home in Cleveland.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has somehow been mentioned in the ongoing NBA gambling scandal. Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones were arrested on Thursday in connection with an illegal gambling investigation.