Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that resulted in the arrests of more than 30 people.
The case has drawn attention across the basketball world because those arrested included reputed mobsters as well as other individuals connected to the sport.
Jones Becomes First Guilty Plea
Jones’ guilty plea marks the first such development among those charged in the broader gambling-related operation. His background in the league includes time as both a player and an assistant coach, placing the case within the wider spotlight of professional basketball.
No additional details about the terms of the plea or potential sentencing were included in the initial report.