Introduction Chauncey Billups Returns to Detroit

[@venkatakparuchuri]

This will always be known as the greatest introduction in Detroit history and in league history, mason is amazing

[@organiccarbonatedenergy666]

JMason goes hard. That was a class act in introducing Chauncey that way.

[@vpartha23]

Never been a Pistons fan but boy did I love me some 04 Pistons. And it all started with Chauncey. Such an unbelievably underrated and classy leader on and off the court. I'll always have much love for him

[@erebor4nierdzewny970]

Nope...
This started with Ben...

[@DragonitePrince2435]

as a sports fan this is one of the classiest moves i've ever seen Detroit really appreciates its old stars and this is breathtaking

[@ramsonseay2125]

That's that kind of Detroit love that other teams will never get! Once you are a Piston, you are always a Piston!

[@NasIsLegend]

Although he never brought a title to Denver,
Chauncey is a hero in Colorado. Class act.
So glad he is on Espn

[@aminen8774]

Till this day remains the WORST trade in Pistons history. One trade, and the pistons have been terrible for 9 straight years. Wow.

[@SFK360]

Yep, I love AI but that move proved to be absolutely awful.

[@Mirastml]

How is AD for Aguirre a bad trade? It was the final piece they needed to win 2 championships.

[@shadowyandel_vx2061]

Yessss Joe Dumars sank Detroits boat entirely trading away the captain the leader the MVP of the finals not the season no no THE FINALS!Since that season detroit sadly died

[@joshuaskipp3172]

100% agree! All downhill from that point forward.

[@DustyBoomer231]

Update; been downhill for 12 years now

[@edwardrichardson9543]

The official day the Pistons titanic sank!

[@100spurs]

Edward Richardson The Billups-Iverson fatal trade. Idk what Dumars was thinking!!! Was Billups in his final year of his contact???

[@janjones690]

So true

[@Jay-n262]

Chuck Daley passed away and Dumars started making stupid decisions.

[@chriswilliams1024]

I wish Allen Iverson stayed with the Denver Nuggets and Chauncey Billups stayed with the Detroit Pistons I didn't not like the trade.

[@thebestchannel5456]

​@Jay-rd6ry Yeah, dumas was dumb as hell

[@theBang4thebuck]

A legacy sealed and untainted. After I heard about his retirement and now to this again, can't help but to shed a tear. He really brought the game for detroit. Long live Chauncey.

[@jonaspaskus6207]

The tears come flooding back.

[@pvdw10]

It was so cool that Mason (the pistons announcer) still made it sound like chauncy was part of the Pistons team once a Pistons always a piston

[@rararang101]

No matter what colors he's wearing he'll always be a Detroit Piston our hearts. We love you, Chauncey, God bless you!

[@stockman1514]

Chauncey will always be one of the most under appreciated players ever

[@nurangetv]

i think every piston fan got choked up that night......i honestly think this was more emotional than hearing he actually got traded!!! 2nd greatest piston pg ever.....sorry Mr. Bing...

[@DASCO2136]

#1 being Isiah

[@jordangray9793]

I just watched this on 5/16/21 and got chills... man I wish I could relive 2004 again

[@phibbykaden]

I still have the Sports section from the Detroit News the day after 2004's Game 5 was played. I break it out whenever I want some serious nostalgia. :)

[@7m75.]

Man

[@mr3pointshooter1]

I was there & sitting up close at this game, I could tell Chauncey had held in alot of emotions during that intro & I know it took alot out of him not to shred a tear.

[@sintony69]

Sometimes when I know I havent cried in a long time, I tend to watch these “Player return” videos. They make me cry. 😂

[@Dre_aka_sleepysandman]

Its good to see the Detroit fans have so much respect for a friend. When we played bball when we was kids. We knew then he was going to be good and this was at smith elementary school. What even more crazy is thay we use to play this game in the gym called Detroit...

[@romerenriquez4693]

My Favorite PG of all time. What a Class Act. MR. BIG SHOT.

[@arkioll]

gives me goosebumps everytime i see this

[@7m75.]

6'3!!!! Chauncey!!!

[@KaneRobot]

I hardly ever go to games but I was there for this. Cool moment. At least we wound up winning.

[@Groov3_]

Man I was there that day, all the wayyyy at the top as usual during those pistons days. About 6-8 years old, 24 now. I'll never forget tho how connected everybody was and how dope the moment was. Chauncey was the last to come out and they brought out the fire again, I can feel it on my face every time. Then the announcer guy goes "Chaunceyyyy... B-B-B-B-Billups." Crazy I had no idea the moment I was in at the time. Crowd used to be so packed every seat was filled. Crazy atmosphere so glad I got to experience especially since Detroit ain't been the same since at all. They can't even fill up the little Caesars arena. I can't believe I never looked this up before to relive it lol but I'm here now leggo

[@_trapisback]

Can’t thank you enough Chauncey🙌🏽

[@sevtenermendoza7919]

my favorite piston player😢

[@Coops2517]

Chauncey didnt leave Detroit like how lebron left cleveland

[@seanwalters1977]

The fans know it. Dumars was a fool

[@Imadawg213]

@@seanwalters1977 We r slowly climbing out of that coffin today. But yeah we would’ve remained winning somewhere around 54 or 55 games for about 2-3 more years and competed in the finals in either 09 or in 2010, still would go like 57-25 in 11’ but lose in conference finals or semi finals cuz we were running out of stamina. Sheed, Prince, and Hamilton were getting older and older while Affalo and Stuckey were good but not superstars

[@ki11atj49]

@@Imadawg213 you're absolutely wrong after Chauncey Billups left we didn't compete at all we went to the playoffs and got swept and didn't get back to the playoffs until 2016

[@Imadawg213]

@@ki11atj49 I’m saying what would’ve happened if it wasn’t for the Chauncey trade. They would’ve had 2 more years of being the best team or 2nd best in the east and then they would prolly start declining in 2011

[@CustomizedUsername]

Chauncey deserves all the love he gets from Detroit

[@miniredbeard1]

I was there the place was deafening after he stood up. It seemed like the crowd went forever. One of the best feelings

[@mgoblue14300]

I got chills too!

[@FeelingThis09]

Very nice. Billups, a competitor, leader, clutch player & professional. Love to see players rewarded for their loyalty and hard work.

[@NATEDOGG313]

This video gives me chills when I see it just on what Chauncey meant to the pistons wow

[@NasIsLegend]

Miss him here in Denver. I hope the Mile High City gives him as warm of a welcome as Detroit did. We all love Chauncey B-b-b-b-b-billups

[@rjamal889]

I cried that night

[@detballa26]

i f***ing love billups, 04 pistons were phenomenal to watch, staying classy in the D!

[@YouGotKnockdDaFFout]

The best PG in the world from 2000 to 2009. Top 5 PG ever. Had as much balance as any PG to play the game. Offense, defense, passing, shooting, handles and post game. Thank you Chauncey BBBBillups!

[@lancethedragonmaster8562]

YouGotKnockdDaFFout nah steve nash was the best pg during then. chauncey was just a great all around player. imo chauncey was the 2nd best

[@BACKinBLACK1080]

Detroit and Boston have the best welcome-back tributes.

[@kayjay1734]

The Best Point Guard in the Nba I Like this Guy!!!

[@StFidjnr]

@ 0:51 the moment the palace of auburn hills has waiting for

[@maroinmybones]

He'll forever be one of the greatest losses/trade blunder to the Pistons/Detroit family. We'll miss him and as a Metro Detroiter I'll always be a Billups fan.

[@iTzJeSsE08]

0:23 Jokic is a time traveling demon 🤣

[@aaronbohannon9468]

Lol

[@guimoney]

welcome back, you are the best, billups!!!

[@RKO859]

Billups was a classy, classy guy. Great person and great basketball player. I'm glad I had the chance to watch him play in the Pistons era.

[@jllaw416]

Pistons went down hill since we lost Chauncey. Thanks for the sweet memories.

[@SinisterSamirai]

Agreed man, Chauncey Billups is one of the most underrated players in NBA history

[@cjstayready]

Chauncey is still and always will be Mr. Big Shot

[@MrKing8050]

hey Cleveland, this is how you greet a player for bringing success to your team

[@markbj11]

THEY HAD THE FANS WHOM LOVE THERE SUPERSTARS SO WELL

[@ashjk92]

So glad he's back. Pistons look like they might be a playoff team next year (obviously not just because of him)

[@mgoblue14300]

Welcome back buh buh buh billups!

[@MOONWALKERGUY1]

No because we respect Chauncey for what he's done for the Pistons organization and the fact that we had winning seasons every years after the 2004 finals and we appreciate all he's done....so If he decided to do a "decision" type thing we wouldn't hate him like those ungrateful Cleveland fans.

[@fuziyad]

WELCOME BACK TO DETROIT PISTONS !!!!!

[@wankstankonia]

He gave the city a championship. Of course he's gonna get a hero's welcome!!!

[@Billupsj123]

one of the smartest playin point gaurds to ever step foot on a court.

[@michaelbates350]

ugh.... I CANT WAIT FOR DETROIT BASKETBALL!!!!!!!!! welcome back CHAUNCEY! missed ya bro!

[@redbandit7024]

You can’t tell me that’s not Jokic at 24 seconds. 😂

[@steveirungu3132]

I have tromendous respect for you Chauncey Billups by Steve Irungu Jermaine

[@mr3pointshooter1]

I was at this game crowd was electric, Joe Dumars sure knows how to break up a team smh haven’t won a playoff game since this trade

[@Billupsj123]

this guy is well respected.

[@ELkORji]

that was awsome

[@SteveDensmore]

I can't wait for the season opener!

[@keithcramer8194]

He definitely is the real deal from Park Hill, such class .

[@THEISLANDMONSTER]

he get lots of respect from Detroit

[@Rasengan2155]

dude i wish my team had the annoucer guy he sounds sooo tight. lakers guy is just quiet and calm...

[@marybaby514]

Welcome back home

[@Bishopsiccemmore]

And now we can say welcome back home Chauncey!

[@DotASnIpeRtiN]

Brings goosebumps to my skin

[@ChrisJaydon050308]

Chauncey Billups is the best EVER!

[@iBeButler]

Why are people comparing Chauncey's return to LeBron's? Chauncey never wanted to leave, he was traded. LeBron just bailed on Cleveland and sold them out on national television. The fans had every right to boo him when he came back. Comparing the way both of them left their teams is stupid because it's two completely different scenarios. Get a clue, people.

[@dakliq420]

that was a classy intro for a piston great

[@ChaosAtlas01]

2 things: 1. Chauncey's team won a championship, LeBron didn't. 2. Chauncey was traded, not asking to while LeBron left as a free agent on his own and Cleveland got nothing.

[@JDriscoll727]

@bear9219 I know right. We have had a soulless team since Sheed and him exited the Palace.

[@kennybaxter4578]

he gave yall banners and put yall on the map for 7 years thats succes

[@mrrick2315]

damn, why there are tear in my eyes

[@kenankljajic7298]

this guy needs to come back to detriot as soon as possible.

[@noodlesvideo14]

G.O.A.T

[@TheUnknown-gv6xp]

Boy, A.I. and Chauncey were of different worlds. Ballhog A.I. destroyed the Pistons after the trade.

[@ThenaZZgul]

Yes, but he brought success and glory to Cleveland for 7 years!!! Division chams, Conference cham, Reg season champ... Clevelend became great team when Lebron arrived. And fans forgot all that great stuff. But ok, Miami will always love and respect their 2 times NBA finals MVP! :D

[@TheSystemProd]

I been pissed off about this trade ever since 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@100spurs]

The Billups-Iverson trade was one of the biggest mistakes ever! You ride with your boys until the wheels fall off.

[@bernardo2151]

thats piston basketball right there

[@Sidestrain101]

goose bumps...

[@detroitbakko]

i love billups dude!

[@evansiemasz6993]

im going to cry

[@174HB]

respect!

[@SeSeReRfRf]

Not a Cavs fan, but Billups didn't request a trade, LeBron left willingly.

[@davesqueakywheelz]

My fellow Raptor fans take note...this is how you welcome a player back. Don't be childish little whiners and boo, it makes us look bad so just move on!

[@pronto23]

00:23 How long has Nicola Jokic been at the Nuggets for???!!

[@llew678]

those players were in the nba for a reason. wished i had that much talent so i could host a show and not tell my team i'm not interested in staying with them and screwing them over for several years to come

[@GT3-Sarkis]

chills

[@seventhsonmedia]

When Billups left, it was strictly business. When LeBron left, he just took off. Whether or not he brought relevance to Cleveland basketball, he deserved what he got.

[@simpsons721]

Only time Carmelo won a playoff series was with Chauncey at PG

[@kozarac5]

04 Pistons baby!!!!!

[@basketballpro1231]

LeBron didn't stab his team. He waited for 7 years in that franchise, for at least some help. All he got was a washed-up Shaq, Antwan Jamison, and Mo Williams. If anything, the Cavs stabbed LeBron in the back, by not helping him at all. And the Cavs fans that booed him in his return back to CLE for a game, stabbed him in the back. He deserved cheers for actually making that team relevant again, and even bringing them to the finals.

[@beefeater000]

Was that Jokic in the beginning??? Was he playing in 2009???

[@KenyonMartin4Life]

@dcm6977 oh yes espicially when that pacer brawl came.. they were real calm..

[@basketballpro1231]

Compare those players to the help Jordan and Kobe got. And it was ESPN's idea to hold "The Decision." Oh yeah, btw, "The Decision" raised thousands of dollars for the Boys and girls Club Foundation. And he didn't screw the team over. As I said before, he constantly made that team a playoff team for 7 years. always going to at least the 2nd round. But you also need good help to win it all.

[@lorrydriver1004]

Mr. Big Shot!

[@SeSeReRfRf]

@BigDiesel36 You're not the only Pistons fan saying that.

[@blankman3001]

The Deal from Park Hill!!

[@SteveDensmore]

Billups left without a choice. James abandoned his home state fans after stringing them along leading up his announcement.

[@pisceandreams5893]

Joe Dumars slowly dismantled that great team......why would you ever trade your heart and soul and MVP for a baby diva Allen Iverson who then sat out and watched the Pistons get knocked out of the playoffs!!