A previous NBA champion and former teammate of LeBron James on the Cleveland Cavaliers has recently stirred up fan outrage after an unsettling video of him went viral. Dahntay Jones, a former NBA player, was filmed on hotel surveillance engaging in unsanitary behavior, which has ignited a backlash among social media users.
Dahntay Jones, who was active in the NBA from 2003 to 2017, captured a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. Throughout his career, he played for various teams including the Memphis Grizzlies, Indiana Pacers, and Los Angeles Clippers.
The disturbing footage shows Jones in a hotel, appearing to perform a questionable and unsanitary act. In the video, the 44-year-old can be seen on his backside, followed by a gesture of smelling his fingers before touching the hotel wall.
Former NBA player Dahntay Jones caught on hotel camera digging in his butt, sniffing it, and smearing it on the wall. 😭 pic.twitter.com/WCvB9Y99LQ
— Hoops (@HoopMixOnly) July 25, 2025
Although Jones maintained a low profile during his NBA career, the recent footage has transformed him into the focal point of fan discontent.
Dahntay Jones’ Unhygienic Behavior Sparks Fan Backlash
The 20th overall selection in the 2003 NBA Draft, Dahntay Jones has recently left the basketball community astounded with his erratic actions on social media. While many struggled to comprehend how an ex-NBA player could be recorded in such a manner, others expressed their regret at witnessing the viral video.
“We don’t need to see this… shit…,” one user commented.
We don’t need to see this… shit…
— ADAM ROTH II 🇺🇲 🌎 🌌 (@Rothadamus) July 25, 2025
“That’s just nasty bro,” another tweet stated.
That’s just nasty bro 😬
— fugo54 (@frye5423) July 25, 2025
“What did I just watch,” one viewer expressed their disbelief.
What did I just watch
— Nxrvy (@Nxrvyy) July 25, 2025
“So these are the guys smearing 2 foot long burger wipes in the bathroom stalls. Iykyk,” remarked another individual.
So these are the guys smearing 2 foot long burger wipes in the bathroom stalls. Iykyk
— Tyler (@_TYL3R_yak) July 25, 2025
“Bro wildin,” a social media user commented alongside a GIF.
Bro wildin pic.twitter.com/u2TwP5baeq
— 2 (@HoodiiShai) July 25, 2025
Currently, Jones serves as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA. His recent off-court antics have prompted widespread discussion as many have voiced their astonishment and disappointment over the incident.
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