When was Damon Jones born and what did he study in college?
Damon Darron Jones was born on the 25th of August 1976. He majored in sociology during his time at the University of Houston.
Questions about Damon Jones
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Which teams did Damon Jones play for and when did he win a championship?
Jones played for ten different teams across various leagues including the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers won the championship over the Golden State Warriors in seven games during April 2016 while Jones served as an assistant coach.
What were Damon Jones career highs in three-point shooting and points scored?
Jones made 225 three-point field goals which ranked third best in the entire NBA during the 2004, 2005 season. On the 16th of February 2005, he scored a career-high 31 points against the Los Angeles Clippers.
How did Damon Jones transition from player to coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers?
In 2014, Jones joined the coaching staff for the Cleveland Cavaliers as a shooting consultant working with both the team and their NBADL affiliate. Head coach Tyronn Lue added Jones to his full-time coaching staff for the playoffs in April 2016.
When was Damon Jones arrested and who else was charged in the scheme?
On the 23rd of October 2025, Jones was arrested by the FBI regarding an illegal gambling scheme. He was charged alongside Miami Heat player Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.