Lamont “Momo” Jones
Momo and Artest
The first time I went to a Conrad McRae Youth League game two things stuck out in my memory. The first was seeing an 8th grade Keith Spelman dunk on some poor defender so hard the impact of the ball almost decapitated him. The second was seeing a cocky kid name Lamont Jones a.k.a. “Momo” drop 25 against a team being coached by Dwayne “Tiny” Morton. Let me clarify, the kid didn’t show up until the second half . . .
The kid had a swagger that set him apart from most of 8th graders playing that day. Not only did he show up late, but he took his time. I heard kids whispering, “Damn, he only 13 and got a tattoo?” He took off several rosaries and handed them to his jewelry holder (WTF). “Hold my jewelry,” and the kid stood there the whole game holding it. He checked into the game and went to work. He played hard on D and dominated on offense.
Well it looks like not much has changed. Momo is still at it (minus the jewelry holder). He’s entering his senior year at American Christian (home to All-American Tyreke Evans) in Chester, PA after transferring from Rice HS. I hadn’t seen him play in a while when he appeared at the Tri-State Classic last Thursday to do battle against not only Ron Artest, but Kareem Reid. I don’t even remember who won since there were so many questionable calls that they just stopped the game, but I do remember seeing this kid go at Reem and Ron Ron like they were just random cats off the block. He helped his team mount a comeback after being down double digits. Hopefully, the next time he’ll be able to properly earn his stripes and the refs will have their act together so he can finish the contest.
At one time Momo was commited to Louisville. We’ll see how that pans out. A lot of big schools are still interested . . .
All Photos by Stanley Lumax, www.stonefacephotography.com
July 5th, 2008 at 7:26 am
Carlito Roc TCK Krew says:
Dope. Might have to check money out.
July 5th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Russ M. says:
What school does this kid play for?
July 5th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Kyle says:
He plays at a prep school in Pennsylvania. He was committed to Louisville but has since de-committed and is wide open in his recruiting.
July 5th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love says:
props to the other Lamont Jones, brother of Charles Jones, was gave a lot of cats problems playing for Sid Jones’ United Brooklyn squad in the ’90s at West 4th, Nike Pro City, E. Orange Pro-Am, etc. He had a try-out with the Clippers at one point, and enjoyed a very nice salary playing overseas.
thanks for putting me up on the new lamont jones, stanley!
July 6th, 2008 at 7:01 am
Dre says:
Well name is Andre Johnson, I’m sixteen years of age and I want to say Mo Mo was looking like Ben Gordon in that picture. To bad he doesnt play like him. Let him try to gaurd me I’ll make him retire at a young age. They dont call me “Mr.NBA” for nothing. I’m only kidding shout outs to MO MO and Bobbito!
July 6th, 2008 at 10:29 am
Russ M. says:
My boy tells me we’ll probably see him at Seton Hall this fall .
July 6th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Stanley Lumax says:
would love to see a jersey school get some love.
July 7th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Feets Malone says:
Mom is a good dude and a hell of a shooter. Not only that he pounds the ball like no other. Relentless on D and he fears no one! He’s gonna make a killing, not this fall but next. Look for him on CBS in March, until then keep reading about him torching HS kids who think they can guard him….
July 7th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Feets Malone says:
my “O” button got stuck….that’s MOMO and not my Mom but her game is crazy too and she’ll give you buckets lightly!!!!!
July 22nd, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Glass says:
Stan – whats good homie? glad to see you still keepin hoop heads like myself, thirst quinched. I’ll keep my eyes and ears open for this kid MoMO and try to also make it out to Dean St. What other tournaments do you cover?
July 23rd, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Mark Mess says:
Finally someone besides me, see this kid as the real deal. I’m from Glens Falls N,Y (State & Fed. Tourn. Home) and I watched him there a few years ago as a Soph. He has no fear, wants the ball with the game on the line and will succeed at the next 2 levels. I just wished he stayed at Rice but, in his and his family’s best interest, trans to American. BEST OF EVERYTHING TO MO MO..THINK TARHEELS BABY!
July 30th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Tony says:
I heard he’s playing at St.Anthony in Jersey City for his senior year. That’s gonna be a monster backcourt with him and Dominic Cheek.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:31 am
mark m says:
MOMO IS BACK AT RICE…WHERE HE BELONGS!…
January 27th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Jesus of 127 says:
I c u Mo-Mills, U already kno my nills. Keep doin ur thing. Let the Haterz hate cuz we appreciate u. . . ya digg
JesusLives
T.I.M.E. This Is Me Everyday
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Maralyn Oppermann says:
Jus 2 update ya’ll…my baby’s with the OakHill ‘Warriors’
who r 30-0 so far…props baby-boy…LOL
March 11th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
JJ says:
MoMo is committed to VT…Go Hokies!!
April 11th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Michael(GrandPa)Childs says:
Wow my dude! why didn’t tell me u were so large> SUPERSTAR,
April 11th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Michael(GrandPa)Childs says:
SUPERSTAR***********THATS THE NAME THEY GAVE HIM, the next closer> U ALREDY KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!