Former Atlanta Hawks finance executive, Lester T. Jones Jr., has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team. The money was used for luxury personal items such as travel, luxury apparel, jewelry, car expenses, and tickets to concerts and sporting events. Jones, who worked in the Hawks' accounting and finance department from March 2016 to June 2025, was responsible for the company's corporate credit card account with American Express and administered the electronic expense reimbursement program. The FBI remains committed to investigating financial crimes at every level.