Last Updated on November 11, 2024 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) (estimated based on position)
  • Shoe Size: 13 (estimated based on NBA data)
  • Jersey Number: #1, #3, #4, #7
  • 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.