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 Detroit family is grieving after prosecutors say an alleged drunk driver hit and killed two people early Sunday morning.
All hands are on deck to keep people safe from the heat in Detroit.
A 23-year-old man has died after a trench collapsed at a construction site in Livingston County, making it the third trench to collapse in the last two days in Southeast Michigan.
A Warren firefighter has been charged with allegedly sending unsolicited messages to an 18-year-old woman on Snapchat.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
A Hamtramck city councilman charged with election fraud and forgery has been acquitted of all felony charges in connection with the 2023 city council election
A Detroit family is grieving after prosecutors say an alleged drunk driver hit and killed two people early Sunday morning.
All hands are on deck to keep people safe from the heat in Detroit.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Whitmer urges state officials to "take all necessary measures" to ensure that soldiers participate in providing public safety and security during events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
The family of one of the two people who were fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver is remembering the life they say was taken too soon.
A 23-year-old man has died after a trench collapsed at a construction site in Livingston County, making it the third trench to collapse in the last two days in Southeast Michigan.
All hands are on deck to keep people safe from the heat in Detroit.
The extreme heat is not only causing power outages, it's forcing businesses and some planned events to make some serious changes.
A Hamtramck city councilman charged with election fraud and forgery has been acquitted of all felony charges in connection with the 2023 city council election