Last Updated on April 4, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of Chauncey Billups:
- Full Name: Chauncey Ray Billups
- Nationality: American
- Age: 47 years old
- Hometown: Denver, Colorado, USA
- Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Weight: 210 lbs (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
- Shoe Size: 13 (US)
- Jersey Number: 4 (Boston Celtics), 3 (Toronto Raptors), 4, 7, 1 (Denver Nuggets), 4 (Minnesota Timberwolves), 1 (Detroit Pistons), 4 (New York Knicks), 1 (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Position: Point guard / Shooting guard
- High School: George Washington High School (Denver, CO)
- College: University of Colorado
- NBA Draft: 1997, 1st round (3rd overall) by the Boston Celtics
- Teams Played For:
- Boston Celtics (1997–1998)
- Toronto Raptors (1998–1999)
- Denver Nuggets (1999–2000, 2008–2011)
- Minnesota Timberwolves (2000–2002)
- Detroit Pistons (2002–2008, 2013–2014)
- New York Knicks (2011)
- Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2013)
- Championship Rings: 1 (2004 with the Detroit Pistons, where he was also named Finals MVP)
- Kids: Chauncey Billups has three daughters: Cydney, Ciara, and Cenaiya Billups.
- Siblings: He has a younger brother named Rodney Billups, who is a former basketball player and coach.
Fun Facts
- He became the Portland Trail Blazers head coach after retiring as a player. He was known for his leadership and clutch performances during his playing days, earning the nickname “Mr. Big Shot.”
- He thinks he should get into the NBA Hall of Fame because of his leadership role on the Pistons and how he steered the team to contention.