Chauncey Billups
Basketball player and Finals MVP
Born
September 25th, 1976
48 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player, this athlete played as a point guard in the NBA. Prominent career spans teams including the Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Detroit Pistons. Won the NBA Championship in 2004 with the Pistons and earned the Final MVP award. Transitioned to a career in coaching and sports analysis following retirement.
Won NBA Championship with Detroit Pistons in 2004
Named NBA Finals MVP in 2004
Selected for NBA All-Star Game three times
Inducted into the College Basketball Hall of Fame
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