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Kyle Lowry needs to become Mr. Big Shot

Chauncey Billups, known as Mr. Big Shot in NBA fan circles, built a career through hard work and patience. While not a star out of the gate coming from the University of Colorado, despite being drafted third overall by the Boston Celtics, he hung around — playing for five teams in five years, including a 20-game stint with the Toronto Raptors in his rookie year. After an inconsistent, albeit decent start to his career, he finally got his chance after signing a multi-year contract with the Detroit Pistons — a move that would change his career trajectory instantly.