Watch: Damian Jones Answers Rapid Fire Questions

The first question had to do with Jones’ decision to come back to the Lakers despite having multiple offers in free agency, citing them as a good opportunity to grow as a player. He then talks about his first stint with the team and how his favorite part was being able to come in and work on his game.

Jones has been able to stick around in the NBA, but he revealed if basketball wasn’t an option for him he would’ve pursued baseball where he played as an outfielder. He named fellow Vanderbilt athlete Walker Buehler of the Los Angeles Dodgers as his favorite non-basketball athlete.

He also goes through several questions concerning his pre-game ritual and favorite dunk in his career so far.

Lastly, Jones touches on a variety of topics including what it was like being an engineering major, why he chose No. 30 as his jersey number and his mentors while he was coming up in the league.

Darvin Ham instilling confidence in Damian Jones

Jones will be playing for another defensive-minded head coach in Darvin Ham who has already begun the process of establishing relationships with the players on the team. In just his short time, Ham has made strides in connecting with his players and he has already been in Jones’ ear trying to instill confidence in the big man.