About
Chauncey Billups is an American professional basketball coach and former player who is currently the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers of the NBA. During his playing career, he was known as "Mr. Big Shot" for his clutch performances in late-game situations. Billups won an NBA Finals MVP award with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.
Career Timeline
Drafted by Boston Celtics
Drafted early in the first round, Chauncey joins the Celtics and gets his first NBA contract.
NBA Finals MVP
Winning the championship and being named Finals MVP propelled him to stardom.
Plays for New York Knicks
Plays for the Knicks and continues to earn significant salary.
Retires from the NBA
After a long and successful career, retires and gets a significant payout.
Named Portland Head Coach
Returns to the NBA as a head coach in Portland, a high profile job.
Hall of Fame Induction
Hall of Fame induction grows legacy.
Blazers Head Coach
Billups continues to coach the Trail Blazers, solidifying his role and net worth.
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Last updated: February 23, 2026