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Injured Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups, left, jokes with forward Charlie Villanueva while looking on from the bench as the Pistons face the Denver Nuggets in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Denver on Wednesday, March 19, 2014. Billups is a Denver native who was a standout in high school and at the University of Colorado before heading to the NBA. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ( Pistons Nuggets Basketball )

Chauncey Billups, Dec. 7, 1993 walking down a hallway as a student at George Washington High School in Denver. (Photo by Karl Gehring / The Denver Post)

A team picture from the 1994 George Washington High School State Championship team.

Two-time prep All-American Chauncey Billups of Denver smiles after announcing that he will attend the University of Colorado and play basketball there, Tuesay, March 7, 1995, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney) ( BILLUPS' ANNOUNCEMENT )

University of Colorado coach Ricardo Patton, center, talks with teammates Chauncey Billups (4) and Fred Edmunds (31) during a practice session Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at the Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C. Colorado will play Indiana University in the first round of the NCAA East regionals. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ( NCAA EAST.B0766 )

Colorado guard Chauncey Billups, left, works the ball past Wofford guard John Hawkins on the way to the basket in the first half in a non-conference game in the Coors Events Center in Boulder, Colo., on Monday, Feb. 24, 1997. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) ( WOFFORD COLORADO.B1880 )

Colorado's Chauncey Billups tries to block Oklahoma's Corey Brewer during a game on March 7, 1997. (Photo by John Leyba) ( Chauncy Billups 2 )

Colorado's Chauncey Billips goes up for a basket against Kansas' Jacque Vaughn as Kansas' Scott Pollard (31) and Colorado's Charlie Melvin (13) look on during the first half Friday, March 8, 1996, in the first round of the Big Eight Conference Tournament in Kansas City, Mo. Kansas won 88-55. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner) ( BIG EIGHT COLORADO KANSAS #1 )

Caption: Chauncey Billups leaves the court after the CU men's basketball team defeated Iowa State, January 18, 1997 at the CU Events Center in Boulder. (Photo by Karl Gehring/The Denver Post) ( CU 3 )

Boston Celtics' first round draft picks Ron Mercer, left, and Chauncey Billups pose with their new jerseys during a news conference at Brandeis University in Waltham, Mass. Thursday, June 26, 1997. Billups was the third overall pick and Mercer was the sixth. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson) ( NBA DRAFT CELTICS.B1278 )

Boston Celtics rookie guard Chauncey Billups (4) works his way down court during first quarter play against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997 in Boston. (AP Photo/ Victoria Arocho) ( CODEN DENVER POST )

Boston Celtics head coach Rick Pitino and injured Celtics draft choice Chauncey Billups watch from the sideline at the Celtics' rookie/free agent camp in Waltham, Mass., Tuesday, July 8, 1997. (AP Photo/Julia Malakie) ( CELTICS CAMP.B1592 )

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups (4) drives the ball against Dallas Mavericks guard Hubert Davis during the first quarter in Dallas, Friday, March 26, 1999. (AP Photo/Bill Janscha) ( NUGGETS MAVERICKS )

Detroit Pistons' Chauncey Billups goes to the hoop as San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan defends during the first quarter in Game 7 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio, Thursday, June 23, 2005. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) ( NBA FINALS )

Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups and teammates celebrate their 100-87 win over the Los Angeles Lakers for the NBA Championship in the NBA Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., Tuesday, June 15, 2004. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ( YE NBA FINALS )

DENVER, CO, JUNE 16, 2004 - Flip Freeman, (L) Harry Hollines, and Horace Kearney cheer after hearing that Chauncey Billups was voted MVP of the NBA Finals Series after their victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Detroit. (DENVER POST PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA)

Detroit Pistons' Chauncey Billups waves during the team's 2004 NBA championship parade in Detroit, Thursday, June 17, 2004. The Pistons won the NBA title Tuesday night by beating the Los Angeles Lakers 100-87 in Game 5. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) ( PISTONS CELEBRATION )

DENVER, CO, JULY 01, 2004 -Chauncey Billups of the Detroit Pistons shows off his MVP trophy to the crowd while being honored at the Hiawatha Davis, JR. Recreation Center in Denver, CO. Billups played basketball at the recreation center while growing up in Park Hill, before playing for the University of Colorado. The event, which was open to the public, was presented by the Mayor’s Office, and organized by Page Entertainment and community members. (CRAIG F. WALKER/THE DENVER POST) ( BILLUPS_BOYSCLUB_07312004_CFW )

DENVER, CO, JULY 01, 2004 -Chauncey Billups of the Detroit Pistons thanks Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper while being honored at the Hiawatha Davis, JR. Recreation Center in Denver, CO. (CRAIG F. WALKER/THE DENVER POST) ( BILLUPS_BOYSCLUB_07312004_CFW )

DENVER, COLORADO (08-05-06) Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups wrapped up a two-day basketball camp for Denver kids Saturday at the Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center. Campers received two days of hoops instruction and each one walked walked away with a free basketball courtesy of Billups. Chauncey grew up in north Denver and played high school ball at George Washington High School. About 250 kids attended the free camp. (DENVER POST PHOTO BY KARL GEHRING) ( BILLUPS_CAMP )

Chauncey Billups, right, dribbles the ball down the court covered by Chris Paul during a USA men's senior basketball team practice at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) ( US TRAINING CAMP BASKETBALL )

President Bush shares a laugh with Detroit Pistons Ben Wallace, left, and Pistons MVP Chauncey Billups, right, during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House honoring the 2004 NBA Champions, Monday Jan. 31, 2005. (AP Photo, Susan Walsh) ( BUSH PISTONS )

AUBURN HILLS, MI - MARCH 26: Chauncey Billups #1 of the Detroit Pistons stands with Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets during a game on March 26, 2007 at the Palace of Auburn Hills, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. (Photo by D. Lippitt/Einstein/NBAE via Getty Images) ( 71797684AE002_Pistons_Nugge )

Denver Nuggets players Carmelo Anthony (15) and Chauncey Billups visit during a teammate's free throw-attempt during the second half of an NBA basketball game at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009. The Nuggets defeated the Spurs 106-99. (AP Photo/ Bahram Mark Sobhani) ( Nuggets Spurs Basketball )

Chauncey Billups posed with his new jersey with Nuggets head coach George Karl at a press conference at the Pepsi Center Thursday afternoon, Nobember 6, 2008. Billups mentioned Broncos quarterback John Elway while discussing his decision to wear number 7 on his new jersey. Denver Post photo by Karl Gehring ( SP06BILLUPS_0375 )

Former Denver Bronco quarterback John Elway introduces Denver Nugget guard Chauncey Billups, right, at the start of game one of the Denver Nuggets series against the Dallas Mavricks Sunday May 3, 2009 at Pepsi Center. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGS_MAVS_JL_905 )

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups leaves the court after the Nuggets Defeated the NewOrleans Hornets 113-84 Sunday, April 19, 2009 at Pepsi Center. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_HORNETS_JL3209 )

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups #7 during the first quarter of play of the Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals best of seven series Tuesday May, 19, 2009 at the Staples Center. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGS_LAKERS_G1__JPL8557 )

Richele Koehler 23 of Denver celebrates a goal bt Chauncey Billups in the 4th period during the Denver Nuggets vs the Dallas Mavericks at the Pepsi Center in Denver. Joe Amon, The Denver Post ( nuggetsFANS133105 )

Chauncey Billups ta talks to the media assembled. The Denver Nuggets held practice at the Pepsi Center Friday, May 15, 2009 in preparation for their Western Conference Finals matchup next week. (Photo by Reza A. Marvashti / The Denver Post) ( SP_Nuggs_0515_rezSP_051509_NuggsPrac_rez0323 )

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups walks out of the Pepsi Center with his wife, Piper Billups, left, and daughter Cenaiya, 2, after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 109-95 Sunday May 3, 2009 at Pepsi Center. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGS_MAVS_JL_4202 )

Detroit Pistons guard Allen Iverson (1) drove past Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups (7) in the second half. The Denver Nuggets fell to the Detroit Pistons 93-90 at the Pepsi Center Friday night, January 9, 2008. The game marked the first match-up between Chauncey Billups and Allen Iverson after they were traded for each other in November, 2008. Denver Post photo by Karl Gehring ( STS08DELORES_9206 )

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups (7) gets off a pass under pressure from Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol, left, in the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Lance Murphey) ( Nuggets Grizzlies Basketball )

Denver Nuggets fans Wilder Hauley, left, and Chandler Hughes, right, updated their wardrobe with new Chauncey Billups jerseys Friday night. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Dallas Mavericks Friday night, November 7, 2008 at the Pepsi Center. Denver Post photo by Karl Gehring ( SP07NUGS_MAVS_1404 )

Chauncey Billups drops in to say hi to some old friends at Hiawatha Davis Rec Center in Denver. Nuggets player Chauncey Billups will help bring smiles and holiday cheer to 20 families of children from Steadman Elementary when he and his family host a holiday event at Hiawatha Davis Rec Center in Park Hill. Chauncey pre-purchased $3000 worth of toys and will transform the gym at Hiawatha Davis into a holiday toy store. Each family will receive $100 in “Billups Bucks” and have the opportunity to exchange them for gifts for all the children in attendance. Each family will also receive a $100 gift card from King Sooper’s to purchase groceries and other necessities to help ensure they are able to have a joyous holiday season. (DENVER POST PHOTO BY JOHN LEYBA) ( BILLUPS_JL188 )

Denver Nuggets Chauncey Billups, left, and coach George Karl unveiled Pepsi Center's 10th anniversary celebration & plaza of fame on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009. Hyoung Chang/ The Denver Post

Denver Nuggets Chauncey Billups points at a life size photo of him as he reveals his secret post-workout routine, chocolate milk, in an add for the national got milk? campaign held at the practice court at Pepsi Center. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( BILLUPS_JL1773 )

Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups (1) and Denver Nuggets small forward Carmelo Anthony (15) walk down the hallway to the court for their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder January 19, 2011 at Pepsi Center. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_THUNDER_JL06 )

Denver Nuggets mascot Rocky helped get Chauncey Billups get limbered up before the game. The Denver Nuggets hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at the Pepsi Center, December 3, 2010. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( NUGS__KAG2337 )

Denver guard Chauncey Billups made a free-throw in the second half. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Sacramento Kings 104-86 at the Pepsi Center Saturday night, January 1, 2011. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( NUGS__KAG2064 )

Denver guard Chauncey Billups elevated above the Nets defense in the first quarter. The Denver Nuggets hosted the New Jersey Nets at Pepsi Center Saturday night, Nobember 20, 2010. Karl Gehring/The Denver Post ( NUGS__KAG9118 )

Denver Nuggets point guard Chauncey Billups #1 talks to the team before thaking the court. The Denver Nuggets took on the Los Angels Lakers at the Pepsi Center on Thursday, November 11, 2010. John Leyba/ The Denver Post ( sp111110_nuggs_jl )

Denver Nuggets guard Chauncey Billups in the Denver Nuggets 112-104 loss Game 6 of the first round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs to the Utah Jazz Friday April 30, 2010 at Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. JOHN LEYBA /DENVER POST ( JAZZ_NUGGETS_G62898 )

Denver Nuggets Chauncey Billups talks with the media after practice Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Salt Lake City as they pre prepare for game 4 against the Utah Jazz. John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_PRACTICE_JL217 )

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chauncey Billups smiles from the bench during the first half at the Pepsi Center on Wednesday, January 1, 2013. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post ( SPBKNNUGS_ADO1807 )

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, CO. - SEPTEMBER 03: Chauncey Billups hits his tee shot off the 18th during the FedExCup BMW Championship Pro-Am at the Cherry Hills Country Club Wednesday, September 03, 2014. (Photo By Andy Cross / The Denver Post) ( SP04GLFBMWPROAM_AC14972 )

Chauncey Billups, right, and Chris Paul host an autograph session for the campers. Daniel Sims, 5, has the back of his shirt signed and has a photograph taken with the stars. NBA star and Denver favorite Chauncey Billups hosts his Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy at the Parker Fieldhouse on Monday, June 25, 2012 in Parker. Billups fellow L.A. Clipper teammate, Chris Paul, joins him for the first day of camp. Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post ( SP25BKNBILLUPS_KO25372 )

NBA star and Denver favorite Chauncey Billups hosts his Chauncey Billups Basketball Academy at the Parker Fieldhouse on Monday, June 25, 2012 in Parker. Billups fellow L.A. Clipper teammate, Chris Paul, joins him for the first day of camp. Kathryn Scott Osler, The Denver Post ( SP25BKNBILLUPS_KO25316 )

DENVER, CO. - JUNE 27: Chauncey Billups acknowledges the audience after he was introduced at the NFHS Banquet June 27, 2013 at the Hyatt. Chauncey will inducted to the High School Hall of Fame. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP28CHAUNCEY_2JL3996 )

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chauncey Billups (1) waves to the crowd during player introductions January 29, 2012 at Pepsi Center John Leyba, The Denver Post ( NUGGETS_CLIPPERS_2JL0764 )