Damon Jones

Damon Jones

athlete United States

Damon Jones is a former professional basketball player and coach, known for his time in the NBA from 1998 to 2009, during which he played for ten different teams, including the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Miami Heat. After retiring as a player, Jones transitioned into coaching, where he has contributed to the development of players and strategies in various capacities. Recently, he was in the news due to his arrest by the FBI as part of a large-scale investigation into sports gambling, facing charges related to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering.

Born on May 09, 1974 (51 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
759
Power
6$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guyana 1 4.00 0.10% +0% 786,552 759 $6,000 6$
Totals 1 786,552 759 $6,000 6$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Another former player, Damon Jones, also was charged in the case and pleaded not guilty. 5

BBC: Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in alleged rigged poker case

Canada Canada: Damon Jones is a former player and assistant coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers who was arrested in connection with illegal sports betting. 3

The Globe and Mail: Pro sports leagues grapple with reality that athletes are susceptible to gambling