Detroit Pistons Legend Reacts to Latest Accomplishment

Former Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups is headed to the hoops Hall of Fame.

Feb 10, 2016; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Chauncey Billups (facing camera) hugs Isiah Thomas during his / Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Last week, it was announced that Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey Billups was named to the Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2024. Following this prestigious honor, the longtime point guard reflected on his own career.

During a recent media appearance, Billups spoke about his enshrinement into the Hall of Fame. He also touched on how he wants to be remembered as a player. Billups wants to be viewed as someone who put overall team success over personal numbers and accolades.

“All I ever played for was to try to win, try to make my teammates better,” Billups said. “I never chased stats and cared if I got 20 points, 15 assists. I just wanted to make sure my team won, and our best players looked like they were the best players.”

Billups had multiple stops during his 17 years in the league, but a majority of his career was spent with the Pistons. During his tenure in Detroit, he averaged 16.5 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 6.2 APG.

Along with being an All-NBA-level player for the Pistons, Billups was a key piece of the 2004 championship team. When all was said and done on their run that postseason, he was awarded Finals MVP.

Billups arrived in Detroit in 2003 and would hang around until 2009. His tenure came to an end when the Pistons took a big swing by trading for former MVP and fellow Hall of Famer Allen Iverson. However, Billups would later return to Detroit in 2014 to finish out his career.

Alongside Billups, other notable names in the Hall of Fame class include Vince Carter and Michael Cooper. The 2024 inductees will officially enter the HOF in August.