Friday, April 13, 2007

Chauncey Billups


Chauncey Billups is an one of the top guards in NBA. Fullname Chauncey Ray Billups was born September 25, 1976 in Denver, Colorado. He is the starting point guard and team captain for the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons. He played college basketball at the University of Colorado. He was honored by the university in 2004 as the fifth player to have his jersey (number 4) retired. His nickname is "Mr. Big Shot." He was the 2004 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player.

Strength:
Billups is a clutch shooter...
Billups has been nicknamed "Mr. Big Shot" for his ability to convert critical shots and free throws at the close of a game.
He is confident team leader.


Billups' files:

Position:
Point guard

Nickname:
Mr. Big Shot

Height:
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)

Weight:
202 lb (92 kg)

Abilities:
- Clutch Shooter
- Three-point shot
- Playmaker
- Outside stopper(steal)

Team:
Detroit Pistons

Nationality:
United States

Born:
September 25, 1976 in Denver, Colorado

College:
Colorado

Draft:
3rd overall, 1997 by Boston Celtics

Pro career:
1997 – present

Former teams:
- Boston Celtics (1997–1998)
- Toronto Raptors (1998–1999)
- Denver Nuggets (1999–2000)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2000–2002)

Awards:
- 2004 NBA Finals MVP
- 2004-05 NBA All-Defense Second Team
- 2005-06 NBA All-Defense Second Team
- 2005-06 All-NBA Second Team
- 2006, 2007 All-Star
2006-07 All-NBA Third Team

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