Now that we’re back in the swing of things, it’s time to get back to doing what I do best: Stealing shit from Ball Don’t Lie. (from Need4Sheed)
Below is video of Chauncey’s introduction and rousing ovation last night as he came back to play in the Palace of Auburn Hills for the first time in enemy colors. More than anything, it depresses me that an introduction gimic catered to five-year-olds that I spent years loathing as a Pacers fan actually set the back-drop for a legitimately emotive NBA moment. In a League where guys having career arcs like Reggie Miller and John Stockton seems like an antiquated impossibility, it’s hard to believe there will be many 21st century pro ballers outside of Kobe and Tim Duncan that will ever be more revered in a city than Chauncey is in the D.
The best part of the night, however, was directly after the game ended when all his former Piston teammates were flocking to Billups for hugs and — in the case of Rip Hamilton — apparently kisses. Rip pretty much stalked him around the court the entire time while whispering in his ear. (Let me know if you’ve seen video of this.) Even odder still was the way Hamilton was pulling his jersey up over his mouth like a pitcher does with his glove or an NFL coach does with the play chart so nobody could see what he was saying.
Nice try, Rip. You can’t fool me. Exclusive Both Teams Played Hard sources have revealed that Rip repeatedly told Billups: “When this all gets sorted out, I think you and me should get an apartment together.”
You heard it here first.
And here’s video of Chauncey’s post-game press conference if you’re into it.
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