"He would say he's best friend's with LeBron James -- basically, he was using that as a business card for people to gain some trust in opening up some doors for him," professional bettor Michael Osborne said of ex-Cavaliers player Damon Jones.

At that time, Jones was a volunteer member of the Lakers' coaching staff at the behest of former head coach Darvin Ham. Before that particular game, Jones reportedly texted one of his co-conspirators to place a bet on the Bucks because LeBron James would not be playing that night, although he was available.

Federal authorities alleged the former NBA stars were used by New York City mob families "to attract" wealthy players to rigged poker games

Damon Jones is among the defendants in a rigged poker scheme and a federal prosecutor said Chauncey Billups was among those who played in the rigged games.