4 Greatest Pistons Records Chauncey Billups Owns
Throughout an impressive NBA career, Chauncey Billups became one of the greatest Pistons ever with many records he still owns to this day
By Ethan Copeland, PSO Asst. Director of Football & Basketball Analytics
Jul 17, 2022
On July 17th, 2002, the Detroit Pistons signed Chauncey Billups exactly 20 years ago, making it a great time to look at all of the remarkable records and historic achievements the legendary Point Guard earned during his time in Detroit and throughout his illustrious career.
Chauncey Billups was drafted third overall in the 1997 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics. Despite high expectations coming out of college, things did not go according to plan, as the Celtics traded Billups to the Toronto Raptors in 1998 just 51 games into his rookie season. After being traded again by Toronto to Denver and then to the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2002, Billups recorded a breakout season and signed a five-year, $35 million contract as a free agent to be the floor general of his longer-lasting home, the Detroit Pistons.
The Colorado native originally chose to stay close to home and play college ball at the University of Colorado Boulder. Billups, nicknamed “Mr. Big Shot” later in his NBA career, had his fair share of options, as he was selected to the 1995 McDonald’s All-American Team. After one outstanding season with the Buffs, Billups declared for the 1997 NBA draft, where only two prospects were selected before him, Tim Duncan and Keith Van Horn.
Although it took a few seasons for “Smooth” to find his rhythm, he never looked back once he did. Billups became a 5x NBA All-Star and helped the Pistons bring a Championship to the Motor City in 2004. The 6’3 Point Guard earned the Finals MVP award due to his clutch ability, leadership, and demeanor amidst a productive series. He spent the latter part of his career in Denver, where he continued to impress. The former top-3 pick could go down as one of the best Pistons ever with plenty of records to cement his legendary status.
Here are some of the greatest records to know about Chauncey Billups:
BILLUPS RESUME
Not only could Mr. Big Shot perform at the highest level, but he also carried all the characteristics of a team player
Chauncey Billups’ career resume:5x All-Star
2004 NBA Champ & Finals MVP
2006 All-NBA 2nd Team
2x All-NBA 3rd Team
2x All-Defense 2nd Team
2009 NBA Sportsmanship Award
2013 NBA Teammate of the Year
Pistons career FT% (89%) leader
#1 retired by Pistons
Highest % (63.2) of PTS via 3PM/FTM in NBA history [min 15,000 PTS]
PISTONS RECORDS
Loved by everyone in the Motor City, Billups led by example and capitalized on every opportunity from the line
Chauncey’s Pistons records:Career FT% (89.2)
Season FT% (91.8)
Seasons (6) of 87+ FT%
Seasons (4) of 88+ FT%
Seasons (2) of 89+ FT%
PLAYOFF RECORDS
It is safe to say that #1 earned his nickname by consistently delivering at the biggest moments
Chauncey Billups’ Pistons Playoff records:Career 3PM (198)
Career FTM (616)
Career FT% (88.1)
3PM (7) in 1 game
Games of 1+/2+/3+/5+ 3PM
Games (63) of 5+ FTM
Games (17) of 10+ FTM
Consecutive games of 1+/2+/3+ 3PM
3PM (44) in 1 Postseason
FT SHOOTING
Nobody was more consistent from the free throw line in Detroit than the 2004 Finals MVP
Highest career FT% in Detroit Pistons history:
1. Chauncey Billups (89.2%)
2. Reggie Jackson (85.1%)
3. John Long (85%)
4. Richard Hamilton (84.9%)
5. Bill Laimbeer (84.4%)
BEST HIGHLIGHTS
BILLUPS WAS A BEAST
PG Chauncey Billups has the highest % (63.2) of PTS via 3PM/FTM in NBA history [min 15,000 PTS]
pic.twitter.com/nECyJmrSJJ— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 21, 2022
Chauncey Billups' #Pistons records:
- Career FT% (89.2)
- Season FT% (91.8)
- Seasons of 87+/88+/89+ FT%
pic.twitter.com/mvW7zjmpcA— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 18, 2022
Chauncey Billups' #Pistons Playoff records:
- Career FTM (616), FT% (88.1), & 3PM (198)
- 3PM (7) in 1 GP
- GP of 1+/2+/3+/5+ 3PM
- GP of 5+ (63) or 10+ (17) FTM
- Consecutive GP of 1+/2+/3+ 3PM
- 3PM (44) in 1 Postseason
pic.twitter.com/H2ufIZ4Xwh— Pro Sports Outlook (@PSO_Sports) July 21, 2022
Highest career FT% in Detroit #Pistons history:
1. Chauncey Billups (89.2%)
2. Reggie Jackson (85.1%)
3. John Long (85%)
4. Richard Hamilton (84.9%)
5. Bill Laimbeer (84.4%)
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