AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — When Chauncey Billups arrived in Detroit in 2002, the first thing on his mind was to put his frustration and doubt behind him. He needed a smooth ride for once. The NBA had been such a cold, cruel place to that point.
The Pistons promised the former George Washington High School star and University of Colorado All-American a smooth ride, and they delivered.
And with peace of mind, Billups delivered for them on the court.
His No. 1 jersey was hung from the rafters of the Palace of Auburn Hills on Wednesday night.