1. Damon Darron Jones was born on August 25,1979 and is an American former professional basketball player who played most of his career for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association.
24 Facts About Damon Jones
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Damon Jones played for the Ball High School Golden Tornadoes basketball team.
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Damon Jones went on to the University of Houston after his graduation in 1994.
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Damon Jones was most notable for his ability to make three-point field goals.
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Damon Jones was selected as the CBA Newcomer of the Year and named to the All-CBA First Team.
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Damon Jones then proceeded to have the best statistical season of his career, setting career highs in games started, minutes played, field goals made and attempted, field goal percentage, three-point field goals made and attempted, three-point field goal percentage, free throws made and attempted, rebounds, steals, blocked shots and points scored.
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Damon Jones had a career-high 31 points on February 16,2005, against the Los Angeles Clippers and scored in double figures on 48 occasions.
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Damon Jones had his only game with two blocked shots on March 10,2005, against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Damon Jones grabbed a career-high eight rebounds on November 6,2004, against the Washington Wizards, a mark he tied on February 22,2005, against the Chicago Bulls.
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Damon Jones had a career playoff high of 30 points with seven three-point field goals made in Miami's first game of the first round against the New Jersey Nets.
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Damon Jones scored in double digits during 10 of Miami's 15 playoff games.
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Damon Jones departed the Heat to sign a four-year contract worth a reported $16.1 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers on September 8,2005.
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Damon Jones hit five three-point field goals on four other occasions.
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Damon Jones had a playoff high 8 points in a game four Eastern Conference Semifinal win against the Detroit Pistons.
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On May 5,2006, Damon Jones came off the bench late in Game 6 of the Cavs' Eastern Conference first-round series against the Washington Wizards.
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Damon Jones was selected to participate in the Three-Point Shootout during the 2007 All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Damon Jones had a playoff high 9 points on three three-point field goals in a game one NBA Final loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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Damon Jones played in 68 regular season games for the Cavaliers.
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Damon Jones had a season-high 27 points on a season-high seven three-point field goals in a February 22,2008, short-handed Cavs victory over the Washington Wizards.
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In five playoff games, Damon Jones scored six total points and dished one assist.
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On March 29,2010, Damon Jones signed with the Piratas de Quebradillas of the Puerto Rico Basketball League.
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In 2014, Damon Jones became a part of the coaching staff for the Cleveland Cavaliers with the title of "shooting consultant," working with both the Cavaliers and their NBADL affiliate the Canton Charge.
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In September 2016, Damon Jones was promoted to the full-time role of assistant coach for the Cavaliers.
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In March 2018, Cavaliers shooting guard JR Smith threw a bowl of soup at Damon Jones and was suspended for one game by the team.