OT:It's official, Billups best PG in NBA

Post #1 » by **Jamaaliver** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:51 pm

I have been a HUUGE Billups fan for the last 6 years. After being drafted by Boston a decade ago and strugglng as a PG early in his career, Billups found his game a few years back under Larry Brown. He's been the quarterback on the most consistent team. He was the best player on that championship squad and, apparently, was the most important player for the Pistons the last few years.

I advocated Billups coming here a couple years back, though I NEVER thought Dumars would be crazy enough to trade him. The response here, was surprisingly negative. Even before we had Bibby, guys on this blog were more enamored with young unproven PGs from the draft over Billups. More than one reader referred to him as 'too old' and 'past his prime'.

His resurrection of a Nuggets team that hasn't done much the last 15 years is astounding. His head to head dominance against CP3 seems to have sealed the deal. A backcourt of Billups of Joe Johnson would be one of the greatest of all time. Balance, size, defense, shooting, ball handling, unselfishness.

Bibby has provided a sure hand and a veteran prsence in his time here. But Billups provides a swagger, championship composure, leadership and clutch shooting that even CP3, Deron Williams have to admire. The fact that he's played under Woodson makes it a no brainer. I'd have given Chill, Smoove and Bibby for a shot at Billups and, subsequently, a shot at a title.

But now the world knows, last year Denver was an afterthought. this year they are on the verge of getting to the 2nd round for the first time in 15 years. And the Pistons....are about to get swept.

NDaATL · Post #2 » by **NDaATL** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 11:07 pm

Definitely not the best. He's up there, but not the best.

Harry10 · Post #3 » by **Harry10** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:56 am

no argument from me...... their is really no stat for leadership, except for Wins. I have always ranked Billups him, especially over somebody like Nash, even in his MVP years.

mr_grabb · Post #4 » by **mr_grabb** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 7:25 pm

I understand what you mean, but I still don't get how quickly people forget about Chris Paul.

JoshB914 · Post #5 » by **JoshB914** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:24 pm

Chauncey Billups is not the best PG in the NBA. He's good, but CP3/Williams/Parker are all clearly better PG's.

Venables · Post #6 » by **Venables** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:30 pm

Billups is the best post-season PG in the NBA, I can agree with that.

Over all, he's not the best tho.

Lue_4_MVP · Post #7 » by **Lue_4_MVP** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:02 pm

He plays well against Chris Paul, but when he was on the Detroit he got owned by the likes of Boobie Gibson and Rondo.

It boggles the mind.

JoshB914 · Post #8 » by **JoshB914** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:34 pm

Venables wrote:Billups is the best post-season PG in the NBA, I can agree with that.

Over all, he's not the best tho.

Actually his postseason stats aren't that great overall. He's had some great playoff series, but he really hasn't been anything too special over the last few times, especially compared to the playoffs that CP3/Deron had last year.

Retrovision · Post #9 » by **Retrovision** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:26 pm

If the Pistons traded Billups for Iverson, what makes us think that they wouldnt have done it for Bibby (who also would come of the books) along side a quality role player?