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.

It appears that LeBron James has severed all ties with former Lakers assistant coach Damon Jones due to gambling investigation.

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.

After being arrested for their alleged roles in an illegal gambling scheme, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups (currently on unpaid leave) and former NBA player Damon Jones are slated to appear in court Nov. 24, with Miami Heat player Terry Rozier (also not playing, nor getting paid) scheduled for Dec. 8.

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,

The defendants include members and associates of four Mafia crime families, as well as Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones.