Damon Jones
Damon Jones
Damon Darron Jonesis an American retired professional basketball player, and current member of the coaching staff for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Associationas a shooting consultant...
ProfessionBasketball Player
Date of Birth25 August 1976
CityGalveston, TX
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When I got to the league, I learned and looked up to guys who had long-lasting careers because they didn't partake in alcohol. I'd say it's very rare (for an NBA player), but I'm already high on life and I enjoy living, so I don't need any extra additives.
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The whole time I said that I was innocent. I knew there was an investigation that had to happen and I respect that process. I was fully cooperative and I'm just glad it's over.
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Definitely, we're relieved. When we first started hearing about his discomfort we were all kind of worried. But the doctors did a great job of finding the problem and getting on top of it.
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That's what myself and Donyell were brought here to do ? create space for (James). We were able to make shots and open the floodgates up. He was able to get to the basket and was able to make plays for Z on the inside. It was a total team effort.
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I never thought I'd get booed here. Anything is possible. I hope not. You never know how they perceive the reason why I left. I'm not even nervous about the actual game. When I check into the game, I'm worried about their reaction.
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Hopefully, the critics will get off (James') back now. It was good for it to happen now going into the playoffs.
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He's an inspiration on and off the floor, the way he carries himself. He's been a professional all year long. He's been (criticized), even though he's scoring 30-some points a night, people are still not satisfied. Because of it, he's prepared his team for the playoffs. I want to see what the kid is capable of.
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He blamed the struggles of this team on me. He told me that I know better because I've been there before and I've been on good teams and I should be passing along the way we approached games last year.
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The offense is wide open. (Former coach) Larry Brown wasn't too fond of the 3-point shot. Flip wants his guys to do what they do best. They have a lot of freedom out there. They are playing with a lot of confidence and not looking over their shoulders.
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That routine was when I was getting 10-15 shots a night. That isn't the case anymore. So I need to make sure I'm ready to take advantage of my chances.
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It's win or go home. If you think you've arrived as a basketball team just because you make the playoffs, you tend to come out a little lackadaisical. We can't take anything for granted ? not one game, one quarter, one play, one possession, one minute, one second. We're not taking anything for granted.
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That's a long time ago, the Black Hills days. I know the atmosphere is going to be great this year in the playoffs because these fans have waited a long time. They deserve some excitement.
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You can't take him (James) on full court because he's an aggressive driver and you can't sag off him because then he'll hit his jumper. You have to pick your poison.
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All I was saying was to guard Randolph like he guards you. And from then on he was on another planet.