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Source: Fox News
Summary
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and coach, reportedly plans to change his plea to guilty on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering related to illegal gambling cases. Jones allegedly gave inside information about Los Angeles Lakers players LeBron James and Anthony Davis to gamblers, affecting the outcome of NBA games.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
Jones joined the Lakers as an assistant coach, and suddenly, he’s doling out inside information like it’s a team-building exercise.
LeBron James didn’t play due to an ankle injury, and Jones allegedly told someone close to him about it before it was public.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, given Jones’ history of getting in over his head.
He’s one of those guys who always seems to be in the right place at the wrong time, or in this case, the wrong place at the right time for gamblers.
Original Observation: This one feels like a cautionary tale for anyone who’s ever been tempted to use their connections to get ahead.
