Damon Jones, Chauncey Billups and Federal Court
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After making more than $21 million across 11 seasons in the NBA, the NBA journeyman fell hard -- and, prosecutors allege, into a life of crime.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has already pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy when he made his initial appearance in court on Nov. 6.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is appearing in a New York court to face charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and at least one other former NBA player.
Portland Trail Blazers coach and basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures. Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was also nabbed in that alleged scheme.
It appears that LeBron James has severed all ties with former Lakers assistant coach Damon Jones due to gambling investigation.
A few weeks ago, a betting scandal erupted in the NBA and shook the league with considerable force. It was revealed that Chauncey Billups, now the former head coach of the Portland
Multiple friends and former co-workers say Jones routinely asked them for loans after his playing career ended. During his time as a coach in Cleveland, Jones often stayed in the guest room of another of the team's coaches,