Chauncey Billups is a former American basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Chauncey Billups is a former professional basketball player and he is currently the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers. Let’s know more about Billups’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Chauncey Billups Facts
| Birth Place | Denver, Colorado |
| Father’s Name | Ray Billups |
| Mother’s Name | Faye Billups |
| Star Sign | Libra |
| College | University of Colorado (1995–1997) |
| Net Worth (2022) | $45 million |
| Salary (2022) | NA |
| Age | 46 |
| Date of Birth | September 25, 1976 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 95 kgs (210 lbs) |
| Nationality | American |
| NBA Draft Year | 1997 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd Overall |
| Playing Career | 1997–2014 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Teams | As player: Boston Celtics (1997–1998) Toronto Raptors (1998–1999) Denver Nuggets (1999–2000) Minnesota Timberwolves (2000–2002) Detroit Pistons (2002–2008) Denver Nuggets (2008–2011) New York Knicks (2011) Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2013) Detroit Pistons (2013–2014) As coach: Los Angeles Clippers (assistant) (2020–2021) Portland Trail Blazers (2021–present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Piper Billups (m. 2001) |
| Children | Cydney Billups, Cenaiya Billups, Ciara Billups |
| Endorsements | NA |
Chauncey Billups Career
Chauncey Ray Billups a.k.a Chauncey Billups was the 1997, Round 1, 3rd overall draft pick by the Boston Celtics. Billups played in the position of Point guard and he is also the 2004 NBA Champion.
Billups played college basketball for the University of Colorado from 1995 to 1997. Billups played two seasons of college basketball, averaging 18.5 points, 5.1 assists, and 5.6 rebounds per game.
In the 1997 NBA Draft, Billups was the third overall draft pick by the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately, Billups could not adjust well with the Celtics and after just fifty-one games, he was traded to the Toronto Raptors.
Subsequently, Billups played the 1997-98 season with the Raptors. He played 29 games for the Raptors, averaging 11.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game.
However, on January 21, 1999, Billups was traded to the Denver Nuggets. Nevertheless, a year later, on February 1, 2000, Billups was traded to the Orlando Magic. Notably, he did not play any games for the Magic.
In the 2000 offseason, Billups was signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves. He played for the Timberwolves till the 2001-02 season.
Then, in June 2002, Billups signed a 5-year, $35 million contract with the Detroit Pistons. With the Pistons, he won the 2004 NBA Championship. Moreover, he also won the 2004 NBA Finals MVP Award. He played for the Pistons till 2008.
Then On November 3, 2008, Billups was traded to the Denver Nuggets. This time, he played for the Nuggets till 2011. On February 22, 2011, Billups was traded to the New York Knicks.
In 2011, Billups joined the Los Angeles Clippers. He played for the Clippers till 2013. Then, on July 16, 2013, Billups signed a two-year, $5 million contract to return to the Detroit Pistons.
Finally, on September 9, 2014, Billups announced his retirement from the NBA after 17 years.
Notably, on November 8, 2020, Billups was hired as an assistant coach for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Recently, on June 27, 2021, Billups was hired as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
Chauncey Billups Achievements
- NBA champion (2004)
- NBA Finals MVP (2004)
- 5× NBA All-Star (2006–2010)
- All-NBA Second Team (2006)
- 2× All-NBA Third Team (2007, 2009)
- 2× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2005, 2006)
- J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2008)
- NBA Sportsmanship Award (2009)
- NBA Teammate of the Year (2013)
- No. 1 retired by Detroit Pistons
- Consensus second-team All-American (1997)
- First-team All-Big 12 (1997)
- No. 4 retired by Colorado Buffaloes
- McDonald’s All-American (1995)
- Second-team Parade All-American (1995)
- Fourth-team Parade All-American (1994)
- 3× Mr. Colorado Basketball (1993–1995)
Chauncey Billups Statistics
| Points | 15,802 (15.2 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 2,992 (2.9 rpg) |
| Assists | 5,636 (5.4 apg) |
Chauncey Billups Net Worth and Salary
According to sources, Billups is reported to have a net worth of $45 million as of 2022. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
While playing for the Detroit Pistons in the 2013-14 season, Billups earned an annual salary of $2,500,000 ($2,760,091 after inflation adjustment).
Moreover, Billups’s total salary earnings from the NBA is estimated to be around $106,227,720 ($134,549,191 after inflation adjustment).
Billups’s salary as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers is undisclosed.
Chauncey Billups Personal Life
Born in Denver, Colorado, 46-year-old Billups is the son of Ray Billups and Faye Billups. Further, Billups has two siblings named Rodney Billups and Maria Billups.
According to reports, Billups is married to Piper Billups since 2001. Piper and BIllups have three daughters together named Cydney Billups, Cenaiya Billups, and Ciara Billups.
Chauncey Billups Endorsements
Unfortunately, there is no information available regarding Billups’s endorsement deals.
FAQs about Chauncey Billups
| What is the age of Chauncey Billups? |
| Chauncey Billups is 46 years old and he was born on September 25, 1976. |
| What is the net worth of Chauncey Billups? |
| Chauncey Billups has a net worth of $45 million as of 2022. |
| Where was Chauncey Billups born? |
| Chauncey Billups was born in Denver, Colorado. |
| In which year was Chauncey Billups drafted? |
| Chauncey Billups was drafted in the year 1997 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3rd overall. |
| In what position did Chauncey Billups play? |
| Chauncey Billups played in the position of Point guard. |
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