"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.

"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.

Jones, an 11-year NBA veteran, played for 10 teams during his career. After retiring in 2012, Jones spent time as an assistant coach with the Cavaliers from 2016-2018.

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.

Former Cavaliers guard and assistant coach Damon Jones was arrested Thursday as part of a federal sports betting investigation that netted more than 30 arrests across the U.S.

Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones has been arrested as part of an FBI sports-gambling probe.  According to ABC News, Jones was arrested on charges that he gave inside information to co-defendants,

Damon Jones and LeBron James have reportedly been friends since their time playing for the Cavaliers together in the mid-2000s.