"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.

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.

Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was charged with wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy during arraignment in Portland.