Chauncey Billups - Denver Nuggets Point Guard

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Chauncey is a Denver Colorado born citizen and his story is one that many follow today. From the streets of Denver to the NBA has been quite a journey for one of the best point guards to play the game. But in our opinion one of the best leaders that has ever played in the NBA.

His qualities of leadership and experience will always be a valuable asset to any team and in his post NBA days. Lets hope Chauncey stays with the Nuggets for a long time.

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Chauncey Tidbits of News:

• He and his wife, Piper, have three daughters: Cydney, Ciara and Cenaya.

• Nicknamed “Smooth” and “Mr. Big Shot”.

• In February 2006 announced his involvement in the Porter/Billups Leadership Academy with Regis University in Denver.

• He pledged $100,000 to the program which helps selected youngsters with life/educational goals and provides help with college tuition to attend Regis.

• Continued his four-year affiliation with The Children’s Center, a charity that has helped enrich the lives of Detroit area youth since 1929, serving as the celebrity host of 24th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic.

• Teamed with Antonio McDyess to distribute food to underprivileged families during the Thanksgiving holiday in 2007.

• Assisted NBA Commissioner David Stern and other Detroit city dignitaries in the unveiling of the Pistons’ sixth Reading and Learning Center at Grant Middle School (Detroit) during the 2005 NBA Finals.

• Attended George Washington High School in Denver and captured two Colorado state high school titles.

• Named a McDonald’s High School All-American in 1995 and played in the 1995 U.S. Olympic Festival in Denver, capturing a gold medal.

• Avid follower of the Denver Broncos

Denver Nuggets are in first place, and credit has been passed around as though it were in Chauncey Billups' hands. There's the Nuggets' three-headed brass, coach George Karl and his sleepless staff, a maturing Carmelo Anthony and, of course, the homecoming king himself.

But looking back at the construction of this contender, fact is, this is Enos Stanley Kroenke's baby.

"What we've done has been a direct result of Stan's input and his vision," Rex Chapman, the Nuggets' vice president of player personnel, said of the team's owner.

In previous years, Kroenke emulated one of the two men he was named for, Stan Musial, a poised and polished slugger who hit 475 home runs. Kroenke, after all, swung for the fences for Allen Iverson. But after yet another first-round playoff ousting — and the economy melting down like Joaquin Phoenix — Kroenke emulated the other man he was named for, Enos Slaughter, a scrappier, smaller player who pieced together his Hall of Fame resume utilizing hustle and creativity.

Under Kroenke this season, Denver cut costs and built a winner.

"My whole thing is — sometimes if organizations have many voices, it becomes a weakness, a distraction," Karl said. "This summer, the voice was pretty strong and pretty clear. Even though it might have scared us a little bit, the voice was consistent and honest, and because of that, I think the leadership became more fortified."

With a payroll nearing $90 million, Kroenke stood behind the unpopular decision to essentially dump Marcus Camby's contract. And the boss oversaw the creative acquisition of Chris Andersen and Dahntay Jones, as well as the re-signing of Anthony Carter, each of whom makes just around $1 million, but each of whom contributes with intangibles that don't pop up in box scores.

"Last year we played too many games without a competitive spirit," Karl said. "Most of our decisions this summer was to change the culture of defense and competiveness. So our philosophy seemed to solidify behind Stan. And the Chauncey trade magnified the philosophy."

Of course, Kroenke pulling the trigger on the Iverson-for-Billups trade was his masterstroke. And then came Jan. 6, when Denver's minor trade of Cheikh Samb had major implications — the Nuggets finally were under the NBA luxury tax. Before that night's game, Kroenke strolled through the Nuggets' locker room wearing a $71.15 million smile.