Billups Moves Up 3-Point List

[Sħãlïq™]

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The Clippers' 15-year veteran passed Peja Stojakovic to move into fourth place on the NBA All-Time 3-Point Shooting List.

It’s a common understanding that Chauncey Billups makes shots. You don’t get the nickname Mr. Big Shot for nothing. But Billups, a 15-year veteran, is fast becoming one of the most prolific shot-makers in league history.

On Friday, as the Clippers fell, somewhat ironically, on a buzzer beater by Kevin Love, Billups quietly moved past Peja Stojakovic into fourth place all-time in 3-pointers made.

Considering the stakes riding on plays he’s made in the past, a regular season game in January likely didn’t garner much of a rise from anyone watching Billups. Just two days earlier, he took a handoff from Blake Griffin and drilled a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.0 seconds remaining to defeat the Dallas Mavericks.

 

The secret to doing what he does, according to Billups, is having a short memory. Against the Mavericks, for example, he struggled from the field, shooting 6-of-18 until the final shot, yet still had the confidence to knock it down. He brings that same mentality to all facets of his game. Shortly after the Clippers knocked off the defending champs, Billups, who was the Finals MVP in 2004 with the Pistons, said, “It’s a great win, but it’s over with.”

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The Top 5

As of Jan. 23rd, 2012

Ray Allen - 2,647

Reggie Miller - 2,560

Jason Kidd - 1,809

Chauncey Billups - 1,762

Peja Stojakovic - 1,760

 

3-Point Rate Among Top 5

(makes per minutes played)

Stojakovic - 15.3

Allen - 15.6

Billups - 18.2

Miller - 18.6

Kidd - 26.0

Edited January 29, 2012 by Šhãłïq

[Sħãlïq™]

A good read on Chauncey (didn't wanna create a separate topic about it):

 

There is a permanently planted chip on the shoulder of Chauncey Billups, and it only grows in size as time goes on. Billups is a guy who always has something to prove. Initially it was showing Boston they were wrong for trading him in his rookie year. Then it was proving he was a natural point guard. Even when Billups reached the highest peak by winning a title in Detroit and a Finals MVP, he still wasn’t done. He had to set out to prove it wasn’t all a fluke. When the Clippers were awarded their $2,000,032 claim for Billups, many feared for the worst. Here was the league’s most notorious losing franchise, with the league’s most tarnished reputation, picking up a player on his last legs heavily invested in protecting his legacy.

 

Without Chris Paul, it’s likely a nightmare scenario. But once Paul became a Clipper, Billups backed off his harsh threats and changed his tune — sort of. Billups refers to Paul as “his little brother,” and routinely makes comments about how nice it is to have two great point guards on the roster. Billups’ comments almost seem to indicate that Paul is playing with him, and not the other way around.

 

This puts the Clippers in a peculiar situation. Billups has the market cornered on being the Clippers only “slasher” on the roster and is the only wing player really capable of drawing fouls. With that said, Mo Williams has proven himself the superior offensive player so far this season, and will likely look better with the rest of the starting unit at the end of games. And therein lies the issue. Can Del Negro bench “Mr. Big Shot” down the stretch of game with any sort of frequency and expect that to go over well? Can you directly make light of the fact that Billups last claim to stardom (his “clutch” shooting) is no longer worthy?

You can read the rest of it here: ClipperBlog.com/Billups And Pride

[YugoRocketsFan]

Didn't know Jason Kidd was top 3 considering he was never was quite the scorer and earlier in his career he never was that great of a shooter.

[Lkr]

Didn't know Jason Kidd was top 3 considering he was never was quite the scorer and earlier in his career he never was that great of a shooter.

They made a point to bring this up throughout the Finals last year lol

[Sħãlïq™]

Update:

 

The Top 5

As of Jan. 29, 2012

Ray Allen - 2,648

Reggie Miller - 2,560

Jason Kidd - 1,812

Chauncey Billups - 1,764

Peja Stojakovic - 1,760

Edited January 29, 2012 by Šhãłïq

[Art]

Didn't know Jason Kidd was top 3 considering he was never was quite the scorer and earlier in his career he never was that great of a shooter.

 

I honestly didn't know until last year; though if you leave him open he will knock down a slow meticulous set shot every time.

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I didn't even know Chauncey was as good of a three point shooter..... well he's good but didn't know he was so high! Congrats to Chauncey

[Sħãlïq™]

I believe Chauncey will be a pro. He needs to realize the season will be grueling and he needs to save himself for the playoffs.

 

I really think VDN will use the 3 guard rotation and it's gonna come back and bite us vs big teams. Whether it be Mo or Chauncey at the end of games depends on matchups and who's hotter at the end of the game.... It's a good "problem" to have- deciding which guy to play, because if one is struggling, you get to plug in another former all-star.

[Art]

I believe Chauncey will be a pro. He needs to realize the season will be grueling and he needs to save himself for the playoffs.

 

I really think VDN will use the 3 guard rotation and it's gonna come back and bite us vs big teams. Whether it be Mo or Chauncey at the end of games depends on matchups and who's hotter at the end of the game.... It's a good "problem" to have- deciding which guy to play, because if one is struggling, you get to plug in another former all-star.

 

I agree.

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CP3 and Chauncey are going to make this team go when the play-offs S.T.A.R.T.