ESPN Lists 2 Pistons Duos In Top 10 Backcourts Of NBA History
Surprisingly, the Pistons combo of Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton, who played six years together in Detroit and won one championship in 2004, made the list.
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Surprisingly, the Pistons combo of Chauncey Billups and Richard Hamilton, who played six years together in Detroit and won one championship in 2004, made the list.
At 38 and struggling to stay healthy after 17 NBA seasons, Billups decided to step away from basketball this summer.
Former Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey attributes the Pistons' recent decline directly to the trading of Chauncey Billups for Allen Iverson in 2008.
Chauncey Billups tells Yahoo Sports he is retiring.
Billups, who had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee in February, played in just 19 games in the 2013-14 campaign, averaging 3.8 points and 2.2 assists.
37-year-old Detroit Pistons point guard Chauncey Billups will apparently not have to go far to shoot hoops this summer.
"That would have been my personal option. There's no way I would have played in that game."
The question is whether the Pistons, led by Los Angeles-based owner Tom Gores, will give Billups the opportunity.
The Detroit Pistons announced today that guard Chauncey Billups underwent a successful arthroscopic surgical procedure on his left knee.
Bynum, a sixth-year player, did not seem much happier with the situation on Thursday at the team practice facility.
"Some people just have it in them, those ice-cold veins," said forward Greg Monroe. "He just has a knack for making big shots."
Greg Monroe had 24 points and 16 rebounds, and the new-look Detroit Pistons won their season opener in convincing fashion, beating the Washington Wizards 113-102 Wednesday night.
The PIstons have missed the playoffs the last four seasons, but if the team's ability to win has changed as much as its roster, Detroit could be in good shape.
Detroit Pistons' general manager Joe Dumars made a splash this summer, adding Josh Smith and Brandon Jennings to a young lineup, and the league has taken notice.
Billups hit the court for the Pistons' preseason game Thursday night in Cleveland against the Cavaliers, and his presence was instantly felt by teammates.
"Man, look, I've had my 15 minutes of fame," Billups said. "I just want to help."
The Detroit Pistons celebrate 25 years at the Palace of Auburn Hills this season, and the team's commercial for the upcoming year pays tribute to the franchise's history.
When Mike Brown first got into coaching in the early 1990s, veteran Bernie Bickerstaff would pull him aside for little chats on climbing the ladder in the NBA. One lesson stood out more than any other.
Even though Chauncey Billups has been away for a while, the current state of the Detroit Pistons franchise still makes him sad.
After the applause and cheering died down, Billups explained how he got his number back.
The five-time All-Star turns 37 in September.
Chauncey Billups wasn't familiar with the touching tale of friendship between Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes.
I have no problem with Youkilis thinking it and even saying it and Yankee fans should not care either.
Champ: Chauncey Billups for being a true professional and accepting the trade to the Knicks.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
The Plymouth Township Police Department says it is investigating a "suspicious situation" after a man allegedly approached two middle school students while holding a pocket knife.
A live auction is set for Friday, Dec. 19, for the life ring that was discovered by Larry Orr in 1975.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
An 88-year-old Army veteran from Michigan went viral after sharing his story about having to find work after losing his pension. After a GoFundMe raised over $1 million, Ed Bambas was surprised with the check on Friday.
Light snow arrives on Sunday morning to kick off a week of on-and-off snow showers.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.