George Karl on firing from Denver: "I think it's very stupid"
There was the Allen Iverson trade. Chauncey Billups' arrival. The battle with cancer. All the Carmelo Anthony drama. And then a remarkable 57-win season this year despite significant injuries to the roster.
George Karl survived it all.
But the only aspect of being the head coach of the Denver Nuggets Karl could not survive and salvage was his ultimate dismissal and firing...
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Karl sounds off on his firing
George Karl sounded off on being fired by the Denver Nuggets. Karl clearly did not agree with the team's decision and made that known.
Chauncey Billups Calls Teammate Blake Griffin ‘Too Nice’ While Accepting Award as NBA’s Best Teammate
There is no better way to celebrate winning an award for being a good teammate than by throwing one of your teammates under the bus.
All right, so that is kind of a harsh way to describe what Chauncey Billups said about Blake Griffin on Monday, after the Clippers guard was named the inaugural winner of the NBA’s Twyman-Stokes Teammates of the Year award. Billups, appearing as a...
Billups calls Griffin 'too nice'
Well, Chauncey Billups' reign as the NBA's undisputed best teammate sure didn't last long.
Less than 24 hours after winning the first-ever Twyman Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, Chauncey appeared on ESPN's First Take and offered some not-so-selfless comments about his Clippers teammate Blake Griffin. Billups did refute the notion that Blake Griffin is "soft...
Chauncey Billups Says Blake Griffin Is
Leave it to Stephen A. Smith to get a phenomenal soundbyte out of someone.
The ESPN First Take host elaborated on Skip Bayless’ question to Chauncey Billups about Blake Griffin being soft. As a result, the veteran NBA player was forced to say some stuff that will definitely be taken out of context by some people.
Here’s Chauncey’s answer:
"I don't...
Chauncey Billups says Blake Griffin is 'too soft'
Is Los Angeles Clippers big man Blake Griffin too soft?Former teammate Chauncey Billups certainly implied that on Monday while discussing his recently received Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award.Billups was asked about Griffin being "soft" during the interview, and although he didn't explicitly come out and say it, his comments can definitely be construed as he...
Billups: Blake Griffin 'Too Nice' On The Court
Chauncey Billups refused to say Blake Griffin is soft, but he admitted his Los Angeles Clippers teammate has been too nice on the court over the past two seasons.
"I don't agree that Blake Griffin is soft. But what I will say about Blake is that he's maybe too nice of a guy," Billups said. "Because there's been times in games where people take shots at...
Chauncey Billups: “Blake Griffin Is Too Nice Of A Guy”
Chauncey Billups appeared on ESPN this morning to talk about the NBA Finals, his future in the NBA, and his Clippers teammate Blake Griffin.
When the conversation of Griffin came up, Billups didn’t hold his tongue. He stated that Griffin is extremely talented, and even though he doesn’t think Griffin is soft, he is “too nice on the court.”
“I don’t agree that Blake...
Chauncey Billups: “Blake Griffin Is Too Nice Of A Guy”
Chauncey Billups appeared on ESPN this morning to talk about the NBA Finals, his future in the NBA, and his Clippers teammate Blake Griffin.
When the conversation of Griffin came up, Billups didn’t hold his tongue. He stated that Griffin is extremely talented, and even though he doesn’t think Griffin is soft, he is “too nice on the court.”
“I don’t agree that Blake...
Chauncey Billups is interested in playing for the Miami Heat next season
The NBA’s first ever winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award, Chauncey Billups, is interested in taking his talents to South Beach. According to a rumor gathered by [...]
Chauncey Billups Would Be Interested In Joining Miami Heat
Los Angeles Clippers point guard, Chauncey Billups, says he would have interest in the Miami Heat should they court him in free agency, which begins July 1. The 16-year veteran appeared in only 22 games for the Clippers this season because of various injuries stemming from a torn Achilles’ tendon.
According to Fox Sports Florida:
The veteran point guard will become a free agent...
Chauncey Billups on if he Would Like to Join the Heat: “Of Course”
No surprise here, what player veteran or otherwise, wouldn’t relish the opportunity to go play in beautiful Miami with the chance to win to win a championship?
After receiving the first ever Teammate of the Year Award in Miami yesterday, unrestricted free agent Chauncey Billups, was asked if the Heat were a team he would consider playing for.
“Of course, I would have interest...
Chauncey Billups Wants Front Office Role After He Retires
Chauncey Billups is not ready to retire just yet, but the 36 year-old point guard already has plans after his storied career is over. Two years ago, Billups was brought to the Los Angeles Clippers, not only to mentor Chris Paul and to play meaningful minutes at the 1 and 2 positions, but also to be a player-coach.
“My desire was never to coach, but it’s funny because...
Clippers Chauncey Billups recipient of NBA’s inaugural “Teammate of the Year” award
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups became the first-ever recipient of the NBA’s Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award on Sunday.
“I pride myself in being a good human being and a good teammate, and obviously this is a Teammate of the Year Award, but I think more importantly, it’s about just being a good person,” the five-time All-Star and 2004 NBA Finals MVP...
Billups may join the Heat next season
via Fox Sports Florida
Don’t look now, but it seems like the Heat will have more additions to its aging support crew. Chauncey Billups just won an award that a Miami Heat team would need. The newly crowned teammate of the year was a target of the Heat last season, and will enter free agency this offseason. The possibility of another shot at a title is not something he’ll refuse...
Chauncey Billups Wants Front Office Role After Playing Career
MIAMI – In the twilight of a 16-year NBA career, Chauncey Billups believes that he would be successful as a head coach after he finishes playing, but he has instead always focused on becoming part of an organization’s front office.
“My desire was never to coach, but it’s funny because I’m actually coaching as I’m playing now,” Billups said Sunday night in a room inside...
Chauncey Billups wins inaugural award for Best Teammate
via Yahoo Sports
The NBA has inaugurated an award for the best teammate. Quite timely, considering that now, more than ever, teamwork and chemistry are recognized as major issues in the league. While this is quite a recognition, nothing trumps a Larry O’ Brien trophy as a best teammate award. This award seems to say that you’re a sheep among a pack of hungry wolves. Not really...
With LeBron James stifled, teammates lift Heat in Game 2
MIAMI Before Game 2 of the NBA Finals, the NBA handed out the inaugural Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award to Chauncey Billups.
After the game, LeBron James seemingly wanted to provide awards to his teammates.
Through three quarters Sunday night at AmericanAirlines Arena, the Miami Heat star was shooting a disastrous 3 of 13 against a San Antonio team determined to stop him...
Chauncey Billups says he has interest in joining Heat
MIAMI The Miami Heat went after Chauncey Billups before last season but werent able to get him. They soon will have another chance.
The veteran point guard will become a free agent July 1. He said he then will consider the Heat.
Of course, I would have interest in Miami, of course, Billups told FOX Sports Florida after having received the NBAs inaugural Twyman-Stokes Teammate of...
Chauncey Billups says he has interest in joining Heat
MIAMI The Miami Heat went after Chauncey Billups before last season but werent able to get him. They soon will have another chance.
The veteran point guard will become a free agent July 1. He said he then will consider the Heat.
Of course, I would have interest in Miami, of course, Billups told FOX Sports Florida after having received the NBAs inaugural Twyman-Stokes Teammate of...
Billups selected NBA's top teammate
Chauncey Billups wasn't familiar with the touching tale of friendship between Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes.
After being selected the first winner of the NBA's Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award on Sunday, Billups was overcome with gratitude and humbled to be mentioned in the same sentence. The Los Angeles Clippers' veteran guard studied up on the back story in...
Chauncey Billups Is First Recipient Of ‘Twyman/Stokes Teammate Of The Year’ Award
Chauncey Billups was awarded the inaugural Twyman/Stokes Teammate of the Year award Sunday as voted by NBA players.
“I think even older players like myself, to the older guys, need to know this story. I, myself, pride myself on being a good human being and a good teammate. And, obviously this is a teammate of the year award, but I think more importantly it’s about just being...
Billups Named NBA's First Teammate Of The Year Award Winner
Chauncey Billups has won the NBA's inaugural Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.
"What better way to honor the life-long bond that developed between Jack Twyman and Maurice Stokes than by naming this award after them," said NBA Commissioner David Stern. "The Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award recognizes friendship and selflessness among teammates and...
Clippers Chauncey Billups Wins 2013 NBA Teammate of the Year Award
This news is going to disappoint bench cheerleaders like Ronny Turiaf and Robert Sacre, both men have put in too much work to be overlooked in such flagrant fashion.
Clippers guard Chauncey Billups is the first winner of the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, Y! Sports has learned.
— Marc J. Spears (@SpearsNBAYahoo) June 9, 2013
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