“t an MVP candidate before, he is now. In six months, he has saved the Nuggets and destroyed the Pistons, all in one fell swoop. Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith call him”
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Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Ray Billups is an American professional basketball coach and former player who last served as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Born 25 September 1976 · Q298531
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2026· 10 entries
“I call it dysfunctional. No discipline. I need some stability. I can”
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“And if you recall, at that time a scoring point guard wasn”
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“s car, heading to some game or some gym, Ray has taught Chauncey how to drive at the age of 13. The kid is so mature for his age, he can handle it, and no subject between the two of them is out of bounds even Ray”
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“Portland is a special place and a unique franchise. As a player I always loved playing here because the passion and knowledge of the fans brought out the very best in me as a competitor. Now I”
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“I had to tell my girls that daddy was traded, that he was leaving to play across the country. I told them it wasn”
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“I think these guys are ready to take the next leap and hopefully I can help with that.”
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“Everybody deserves this. Not just me. I wish I could turn it into thirteen pieces and give a little bit to everybody.”
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Yahoo Sports: Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups Makes Surprising Trial Decision Amid Federal Case
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Public attention spiked: 4,260 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.4× the usual 963, with 1 article edits.
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2025· 11 entries
Yahoo! Sports: Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to charges in illegal gambling case
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USA Today: Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
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CBSSports.com: Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to conspiracy charges: Where Terry Rozier, Damon Jones stand after arrests
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Larry Brown Sports: Pat McAfee threw shade at Chauncey Billups during ‘College GameDay’
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New York Post: Pat McAfee makes Chauncey Billups joke on ‘College GameDay’ amid NBA gambling scandal fallout
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New York Post: Anfernee Simons ‘in shock’ after Chauncey Billups arrest — what he remembers about benching in Blazers ‘tank’ game
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Yardbarker: Chauncey Billups’ attorney issues scathing response to Mafia allegations
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Sporting News: Chauncey Billups timeline of trouble: FBI gambling arrest adds to history of legal issues for Trail Blazers coach
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Billups was arrested as part of an ongoing federal gambling investigation by the FBI
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Following his arrest as part of an investigation into illegal gambling, the NBA placed Billups on leave effective immediately just one game into the season
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Billups and the Trail Blazers agreed to a multiyear contract extension
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2024· 1 entry
Won the Basketball Hall of Fame with _Retired Basketball (2024).
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2021· 1 entry
Billups was hired as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers
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2020· 1 entry
Billups was hired as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers under head coach Tyronn Lue
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2019· 1 entry
Billups announced that he was exiting his role on NBA Countdown to become the game analyst on Los Angeles Clippers telecasts as part of that team's restructuring of the broadcast crew due to the retirement of longtime pl
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2017· 1 entry
The creation of the 3-on-3 professional basketball league BIG3 was announced, with Billups set to be a player for the Killer 3's, but didn't perform well at all before being replaced
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2016· 1 entry
The Pistons retired Billups's No
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2015· 1 entry
His second cousin Amir Billups of the Buffalo 716ers was killed in a 2015 car accident.
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2014· 2 entries
Billups announced his retirement from the NBA after 17 years
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The Pistons announced they would not pick up their team option on Billups's contract for the 2014–15 season
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2013· 4 entries
Billups signed a two-year, $5 million contract to return to the Detroit Pistons
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Awarded Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award (2013).
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Billups received the inaugural Twyman–Stokes Teammate of the Year Award
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Played for Detroit Pistons (2013–2014).
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2012· 2 entries
Billups re-signed with the Clippers on a one-year deal
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An MRI revealed a tear in Billups's Achilles tendon, ending his season after only 20 game appearances
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2011· 4 entries
The Los Angeles Clippers claimed him off waivers
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“Not like play 30 games after a trade, like really have a season. Have an opportunity to really get a fair shake with these guys. I would love to.”
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Played for Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2013).
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Played for New York Knicks (2011–2011).
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2010· 3 entries
Won the FIBA World Cup with United States Basketball (2010).
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Billups set a career high in points with a 39-point performance in a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers with 27 of them coming from 9 three-pointers
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Billups was named to the US men's team that won gold in the 2010 FIBA World Championship, averaging 9
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2009· 2 entries
In the Nuggets' 128–125 win over the New York Knicks, Billups scored 32 points while teammate Carmelo Anthony scored 50
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Awarded NBA Sportsmanship Award (2009).
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2008· 5 entries
Billups was traded back to his hometown team the Denver Nuggets along with Antonio McDyess and Cheikh Samb for Allen Iverson
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Billups announced he would not compete for a spot to be on the Olympic squad stating family reasons though he did say "they'll be fine
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Billups appeared at Joe Louis Arena for a Barack Obama rally
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Awarded J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2008).
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Played for Denver Nuggets (2008–2011).
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2007· 3 entries
Billups was selected to be a part of Team USA that competed at the 2007 FIBA Americas Championship, a qualifying tournament for the Beijing Olympics
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Billups signed a $46 million, four-year contract with the Pistons (which includes a team option for a fifth year at $14 million)
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Won the FIBA AmeriCup with United States Basketball (2007).
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2006· 3 entries
Won the NBA All Star with Detroit Pistons (2006).
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Billups was selected to be a part of the 2006–2008 USA Men's Senior National Team program developed to restore Team USA back to the top of the basketball world after disappointments in the 2002 FIBA World Championship an
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Billups was co-captain of the team
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2004· 3 entries
Won the NBA with Detroit Pistons (2004).
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Awarded Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award (2004).
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After helping the Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals
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2002· 1 entry
Played for Detroit Pistons (2002–2008).
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2000· 4 entries
Billups recorded his season-high in terms of points scored with 31 points to go along with 5 rebounds and 9 assists in a 103–92 road win over the Bucks
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Billups was traded to the Orlando Magic along with Ron Mercer and Johnny Taylor in exchange for Chris Gatling, Tariq Abdul-Wahad, a future first-round pick and cash
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Played for Minnesota Timberwolves (2000–2002).
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Joined Minnesota Timberwolves in 2000.
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1999· 2 entries
Billups was dealt to his hometown Denver Nuggets in a three-way deal involving one of Billups's future teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves
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Joined Denver Nuggets in 1999.
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1998· 3 entries
Billups was traded to the Toronto Raptors, along with Roy Rogers, Dee Brown and John Thomas in exchange for All-Star point guard Kenny Anderson, Žan Tabak and Popeye Jones
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Played for Toronto Raptors (1998–1999).
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Joined Toronto Raptors in 1998.
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1997· 3 entries
Billups and fellow former Boston Celtics player Ron Mercer were accused of raping a woman at the home of teammate Antoine Walker
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Joined Boston Celtics in 1997.
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Played for Boston Celtics (1997–1998).
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1995· 2 entries
Joined Colorado in 1995.
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Played for Colorado Buffaloes men's basketball (1995–1997).
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1976· 1 entry
Born 1976-09-25.
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