Baron Davis vs. Chauncey Billups

Herculi · Post #1 » by **Herculi** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:12 pm

Who's the better point guard to start a team with? I would say Billups.

Baller 24 · Post #2 » by **Baller 24** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:17 pm

A healthy Baron Davis IMO.

Post #3 » by **nate33** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:21 pm

I'd take Billups. Davis is undoubtedly the better physical talent, and he is more capable of taking over a game by himself; but Billups has the subtle intellectual mastery of the point guard position. He knows when to defer to his teammates and when to take over. Billups' efficiency is incredible. He scores 22 points per 40 minutes with a .611 TS% while also dishing out 9.2 assists with just 2.8 turnovers.

I don't think you can win a championship in this league with a point guard who repeatedly takes over games all by himself. You still need some talented teammates. And I believe Billups knows how to play better alongside talented teammates.

NetsForce · Post #4 » by **NetsForce** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:30 pm

Give me Chanceme Billups, he's not as clutch as people make him out to be but I still like him better than Avis.

HarlemHeat37 · Post #5 » by **HarlemHeat37** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 7:31 pm

I agree with Nate..

Baron is unstoppable when he's in a zone, as I saw vs. my Spurs earlier this week..but I dislike his efficiency numbers and shot selection..Billups is efficient, plays good D and is a good-team oriented player(not saying Baron isn't)..same level, but I'd take Billups slightly over him..

some_rand · Post #6 » by **some_rand** » Thu Jan 10, 2008 11:52 pm

bynum

TAI8 · Post #7 » by **TAI8** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:32 am

I take Davis. Billups can't lead the Warriors to the historic six-game "upset" over the Mavericks.

Alex_De_Large · Post #8 » by **Alex_De_Large** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:47 am

Billups is more consistent but i take Baron anyway, when he is on fire he can't be stopped and it's a top 2 or 3 PG.

jeremy1215 · Post #9 » by **jeremy1215** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 3:36 am

Billups, he is going to play well until he retires. His skill set is perfect because he doesn't rely on quickness or athletecism (Baron does to a certain extent) and that is a big plus. He is a good shooter, thats important also. I believe he will be like Cassell, he will play well no matter how old he gets.

writerman · Post #10 » by **writerman** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:02 am

Never been that impressed with Davis.

Storm Surge · Post #11 » by **Storm Surge** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:24 am

I'll take Andrew Bynum over davis and billups

Hendrix · Post #12 » by **Hendrix** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 4:26 am

TAI8 wrote:I take Davis. Billups can't lead the Warriors to the historic six-game "upset" over the Mavericks.

naw just a championship

I'de take Billups. Not injury prone. Better defender. Better shot selection, and team player imo. B did is more talented, but when considering the total package I'de take billups.

BROWN · Post #13 » by **BROWN** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:31 am

Baron, he's the superstar on his team, while Billups has many on his.
Taking into consideration that Baron is the main focus in every team's scouting report, while Billups can be behind Hamilton and Wallace.

No doubt Billups is amazing, but Baron is my man here.

Hard2dhole · Post #14 » by **Hard2dhole** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:08 am

nate33 wrote:I don't think you can win a championship in this league with a point guard who repeatedly takes over games all by himself.

Isaiah Thomas?

I'd take Baron because I think if he had the weapons Chauncey has had on the floor with him he would have gone as far easy. (1+ championships)

Chauncey is a smart point but I can't think of a time I would have said he was a top 3 point guard in the league ever in his career where Baron at any given time when healthy could be that good.

Post #15 » by **tsherkin** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:14 am

nate33 wrote:I'd take Billups. Davis is undoubtedly the better physical talent, and he is more capable of taking over a game by himself; but Billups has the subtle intellectual mastery of the point guard position. He knows when to defer to his teammates and when to take over. Billups' efficiency is incredible. He scores 22 points per 40 minutes with a .611 TS% while also dishing out 9.2 assists with just 2.8 turnovers.

I don't think you can win a championship in this league with a point guard who repeatedly takes over games all by himself. You still need some talented teammates. And I believe Billups knows how to play better alongside talented teammates.

I really hate when nate does this...

I swear to you it's like he reaches into my brain and steals my thoughts...

Post #16 » by **Turisas** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:25 am

I'll go with Billups as well. More efficient, more consistent, better shooter, better defender and can take games over offensively when called upon.

mistatwo mayn · Post #17 » by **mistatwo mayn** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:30 am

Watching them go head to head... I'd go with Davis...

DBurks2818 · Post #18 » by **DBurks2818** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:39 am

The Baron.

The_Believer · Post #19 » by **The_Believer** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:13 pm

Baron, he is an elite scorer who can guard top offensive guards and forwards in the league (Melo, Bron, Kobe, Marion etc), and has a very versatile offensive arsenal. He can also score and defend (to an extent) in the post, something that is invaluable nowadays.
Another thing-Baron has averaged more assists than Chauncey has despite Chauncey having 2+ all star teammates.

jeremy1215 · Post #20 » by **jeremy1215** » Fri Jan 11, 2008 7:16 pm

brownwarriors wrote:Baron, he's the superstar on his team, while Billups has many on his.

What? Billups has no superstars on his team. Yes, he has a great supporting cast. But Nobody on their team averages 20 points if I remember right. How could you say he has superstars on his team :nonono: