Parents Of Damon Jones came to his rescue by putting up their home as collateral to meet his $200k bond.
Well, look who just went “all in” and lost the house, literally. Former NBA star Damon Jones is now splashing headlines for all the wrong reasons. The ex-baller, who spent 12 seasons in the NBA, is facing major legal heat after being caught up in a poker games scandal, and guess who had to step up? His parents.
Yes. Mom and Dad Jones just did what no parent should ever have to do, they put up their home as collateral to bail out their millionaire-turned-messy son. His bond? A cool $200k. Remember, this is the same Damon Jones who made millions while playing in the NBA but today, that’s not the case. Sad!
He was released on a $200,00 bond, secured by his parents’ Texas home, after appearing in federal court in Brooklyn before separate judges overseeing the complex cases. The bond terms state that he must not gamble online or in establishments, and must not have any contact with organized crime.
Apparently, retirement life hasn’t been kind to Damon. The man went from NBA courts to poker tables that were, let’s just say, a little too underground and shady.
The indictment alleges Jones sent a text message to a co-conspirator on Feb. 9, 2023, saying: “Get a big bet on Milwaukee tonight before the information is out! [Player 3] is out tonight.” James missed the Lakers’ game that night against the Milwaukee Bucks due to ankle soreness.
At this point, it’s clear that Jones is in a deep legal mess!
Jones is separately accused of participating in an elaborate poker cheating scheme in which wealthy victims were allegedly lured to play in rigged games against athletes — referred to as “face cards,” prosecutors said. The indictment, which names dozens of defendants including NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups, claims Jones was one such “face card.”
Prosecutors say the cheating scheme brought in more than $7 million for participants.
No matter how perfectly a crime is orchestrated, it will always come to light with perpetrators brought to book. A big lesson to the current NBA players.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones arrived in court today to plead not guilty on illegal gambling and poker case charges.
Jones’ parents put their home in Houston up as collateral to help bail the 49-year-old out of jail on $200,000 bond.pic.twitter.com/UsaCvltx9q
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According to the indictment, the games were orchestrated using high-tech gadgets including X-ray tables, a rigged card-shuffling machine, hidden cameras and glasses designed to detect otherwise invisible markings on cards.
It’s wild to think that the same player who once dominated the NBA scenes now needs his parents to run to the bank for him. Damon, this isn’t the comeback story we were hoping for. Maybe it’s time to fold the cards, ditch the poker nights, and pick up a financial advisor instead, but I guess it’s too late now!
Let’s be honest, when your parent’s house is on the line for your bail, you’ve officially hit rock bottom.
