His penchant for overspending never dimmed, either, despite no longer earning an NBA salary. Multiple friends and former co-workers say Jones routinely asked them for loans after his playing career ended. During his time as a coach in Cleveland, Jones often stayed in the guest room of another of the team's coaches, sources said. "Honestly, I started to try to avoid him," one former NBA player said. "Because I didn't want to have money conversations."
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This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: After playing career, Damon Jones frequently asked friends and ex-colleagues for loans
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