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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If we execute and share the basketball and move bodies, then we are a tough team to defend because we have a lot of guys that can do a lot of different things on the offensive end. Defensively, we turned it up and held them to one shot, and because of it, we got momentum.
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This was a great game to watch and definitely a great game to play in. I like my teammate first, but I love to watch D-Wade perform. Both guys are going to be the face of this league for a long time.
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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 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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He understands that being a great player comes down to how you can help your team win games. That's what his focus is right now. He's not worried about MVP or anything like that. He's just trying to help his team win games.
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There is no competition between me and Eric Snow. We're working together to win basketball games. The only thing that matters is that after each game the Cleveland Cavaliers will have won and the other team loses.
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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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We're very confident. We feel like if we do the necessary things for as close to 48 minutes as possible, we can beat anybody.
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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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It does wonders for us because he's not only making plays for others, but he's also in attack mode from one end to the other.
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We were able to get out in transition and share the ball extremely well.
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When I first came to Cleveland, everyone said I would add shooting to the mix. I missed my first five shots (Thursday), so I had to get the crowd into it the best way I can. So I had to pull out my Harlem Globetrotters tricks and hopefully I can swing the fans back in my favor knowing that I can make shots.
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I am fully aware of the false accusations that have been made against me. When the investigation is over, I feel like I will be vindicated of all charges.