Chauncey Billups on PTI...

by Andrew Feinstein on Feb 7, 2009 8:53 AM MST

For those of us who saw this interview yesterday, we all did a double take at some of Chauncey Billups' revealing answers while being interviewed on ESPN's Pardon the Interruption. Chauncey met with Tony Kornheiser and Michael Wilbon in person before helping the Nuggets pummel the Wizards last night.

If you're like me and you already loved this guy, you'll love him even more after watching this interview. Chauncey is classy, humble, confident and calm. I think I can finally forgive him for routinely beating the crap out of my high school on his way to numerous state championships back in the day. Enjoy...

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Maaaaannnn.... I LOVE this guy and his attitude. We're talkin a coach mentality, mature and direct. All that rolled into a RESPECT for basketball, it commands a RESPECT for him. This is truly what this young team needed.

by Rural-zilla on Feb 7, 2009 9:19 AM MST reply actions

I officiated high school games that Cauncey played in. I didn't know him very well, but I can say that even back then he knew how to talk to officials.

by Anonymous on Feb 7, 2009 10:11 AM MST reply actions

I missed the first half last night - forgot to program the Tivo. Finally an easy victory over an inferior team. My wife asked why I kept watching to the end of "recycling time", but they aren't often in that position.

What do you guys think of Kleiza, Petro, and the trade exemption for Stoudemire? Bench Jones and play martin at 2 on defense? Too much salary so they would never do it, but it's fun to dream.

by KarlSucks on Feb 7, 2009 11:51 AM MST reply actions

I really think with CB we can really go places. I never felt that with AI or Andre. CB is a championship caliber point guard. We'll see how the Nuggets fare against the dreaded Lakers here in a couple of week, but besides the Lakers I feel we have a shot to beat any other team in the western conference in a seven game series. That sounds funny saying something like that about my Nuggets. It fells good though

by Anonymous on Feb 7, 2009 12:23 PM MST reply actions

He's got a great attitude. I can't be any more pleased with the AI for Billups trade. Great job by our front office.

by Robin Z on Feb 7, 2009 1:25 PM MST reply actions

I agree with everyone, I couldn't be more happy with what Chauncy has brought to this team. Funny, Joe Dumars has truley saved this franchise from drafting Darko so we wouldn't, to giving us a mature, finals MVP PG who knows how to run a team. Thank you Joe Dumars!

by Goldennugget on Feb 7, 2009 2:56 PM MST reply actions

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