Chauncey Billups's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Chauncey Billups. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Chauncey Billups is a former professional basketball player and current head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Drafted third overall in 1997, he played 17 seasons in the NBA, most notably with the Detroit Pistons. Billups earned the nickname "Mr. Big Shot" for his clutch performances and led the Pistons to an NBA Championship in 2004, earning Finals MVP. A five-time All-Star, three-time All-NBA selection, and two-time All-Defensive selection, he also played for several other teams. Billups was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024, solidifying his legacy as one of the game's premier point guards.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1995: Graduation from George Washington High School

In 1995, Chauncey Billups graduated from George Washington High School in Denver, Colorado. He was also selected to the 1995 McDonald's All-American Team but did not play due to a shoulder injury.

1996: College Choice and Season Start

In 1996, Chauncey Billups chose the University of Colorado Boulder for college. In the 1996–97 season, he was named to the All-Big 12 Conference First Team, the Basketball Times All-American First Team, and Consensus 2nd team All-American.

November 11, 2000: Season-High Points

On November 11, 2000, Chauncey Billups recorded his season-high in terms of points scored with 31 points for the Timberwolves against the Bucks.

2001: Breakthrough Season

During the 2001–02 season, Chauncey Billups had a breakthrough 2001–02 season with the Timberwolves.

2004: NBA Championship and Finals MVP

In 2004, Chauncey Billups helped Detroit win the NBA Finals over the Los Angeles Lakers and earned the NBA Finals MVP Award.

2004: NBA Finals MVP

In 2004, Chauncey Billups won the NBA Finals MVP award after helping the Detroit Pistons beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals.

2004: Regular season statistics

In the 2004 season, Chauncey Billups averaged 16.9 points, 5.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game.

2005: Named to the NBA Second All-Defensive Team

In 2005, Chauncey Billups was named to the 2005 NBA Second All-Defensive Team. The Pistons reached the 2005 NBA Finals but lost to the San Antonio Spurs.

2006: NBA All-Star Game Selection and Three-Point Shootout

In 2006, Chauncey Billups was selected to play in the 2006 NBA All-Star Game as a reserve for the Eastern Conference and participated in the Three-point Shootout contest.

2007: All-Star Selection and Shooting Stars Competition

In 2007, Chauncey Billups was chosen as a reserve for the Eastern Conference in the 2007 NBA All-Star Game. He also took part in the Shooting Stars Competition, winning the competition with Team Detroit.

2008: NBA All-Star Game Selection

In 2008, Chauncey Billups was selected to play as a reserve in the NBA All-Star Game.

November 27, 2009: Billups scores 32 points while Anthony scores 50

On November 27, 2009, Chauncey Billups scored 32 points in the Nuggets' win over the New York Knicks, while teammate Carmelo Anthony scored 50. They became only the third duo in NBA history to score at least 30 and 50 points, respectively, in the same game.

2009: Sixth in MVP Voting and All-NBA Third Team Selection

In 2009, Chauncey Billups finished sixth in voting for the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and was selected to his second All-NBA Third Team.

2009: All-Star Selection

In 2009, Chauncey Billups was the only Nugget to be selected to the 2009 NBA All-Star Game. He finished the season averaging 17.7 points and 6.4 assists per game.

February 5, 2010: Career High in Points

On February 5, 2010, Chauncey Billups set a career high in points with a 39-point performance in a road win over the Los Angeles Lakers, with 27 of those points coming from 9 three-pointers.