With their 2016 NBA Finals win Wednesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their city earned the first sports championship title in 52 years, and more than a million people flooded the streets in excitement.
Both epic achievements were made possible due to the efforts of alumnus Damon Jones.
Jones is a Galveston native who grew up and eventually starred in basketball at Ball High School. After dominating on the court, Jones received a scholarship to play basketball at UH, where his impact was felt immediately.
In his freshman season, Jones averaged 10.3 points per game but struggled with his jump shot.