Pistons Legend Chauncey Billups Shares Thoughts on Franchise's Resurgence

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nick Meyer | Last updated Mar 10, 2025 12:43 AM ET

Chauncey Billups helped lead the Detroit Pistons to six straight Eastern Conference Finals appearances and the 2004 NBA championship, during which he brought home the Finals MVP trophy.

On Monday, video footage was shared of the Pistons legend and current Portland Trail Blazers coach revealing his thoughts on Detroit's turnaround, with many analysts calling them a potential sleeper team in the upcoming NBA Playoffs.

Billups, whose Blazers have struggled to the 12th-best record in the Western Conference this season, had complimentary words for the turnaround that has happened in the Motor City while revealing his rooting interest for the rest of the way.

"I'm really happy to see where the Pistons are at," Billups said. "Obviously my history with the organization...Now that we're done playing them for the year, I can cheer for them," Billups added while praising coach JB Bickerstaff, guard Cade Cunningham and the Pistons organization.

"That city has been missing playoff basketball for quite a while, and they've endured some pain there.

"That's a big-time basketball city, so I'm happy to see them trending forward, playing well...I wish them the best of luck the rest of the way."

Asked Chauncey Billups what the Pistons’ success means for Detroit. He was a Piston the last time they won a postseason game in 2008.

“Really happy to see where the Pistons are at. … That city has been missing playoff basketball for quite a while. They’ve endured some pain.” pic.twitter.com/qEMkTYgdxz
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