Former NBA guard Damon Jones appeared in a Brooklyn courtroom Tuesday wearing all black as he pleaded responsible to his function in two alleged mob-linked playing schemes.
He admitted to utilizing “insider info that I obtained because of my relationships as a former participant’’ to assist bettors.
Prosecutors mentioned the data included updates on LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers, together with their availability.
Jones, who had casual ties to the staff, mentioned little after the listening to, stating solely, “God be the glory.”
He pleaded responsible to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and faces as much as 27 months in jail, with sentencing set for September.
Jones additionally admitted involvement in a separate poker scheme that used his standing as a former NBA participant to draw victims to rigged high-stakes video games that netted round $7 million.
Describing his function, he mentioned he acted as a “face card” for the group.
“As a face card, my presence as a former NBA participant would appeal to bettors,” he mentioned. “I knew the video games have been being rigged and gamers have been being cheated.”
He’s anticipated to face a further 63 to 78 months for the poker scheme, with greater than 30 folks charged total within the case.
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— New York Put up (@nypost) April 28, 2026
