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In light of the Detroit Pistons' recently-discovered interest to hire ESPN analyst and former franchise star Chauncey Billups to a front office position, the former Motor City floor general won't take the offer quite yet.
Billups remained the ultimate professional and offered that while he was honored to be considered an option, he won't take a job while someone else is sitting in that very chair.
“I’m very happy with the on-air opportunities ESPN has given me to talk about the NBA in the studio and at games,” said Billups, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “Of course, I love my Pistons and Detroit. But I would never push for a job with any NBA franchise that is not open. That’s not part of my character.”
The tie between Billups and Detroit is there, and it's mutually strong, as the beloved point man brought a title to the city by taking down the favorite Los Angeles Lakers in the 2004 NBA Finals, consequently earning Finals MVP honors.
Billups had previously turned down an opportunity to take a front office position with the Cleveland Cavaliers after owner Dan Gilbert had offered him the job following the firing of former GM David Griffin.
The 41-year-old cited his happiness with his current role as an analyst for ESPN and relishing the time he has with his family in his native Denver, but that could change depending of the timing and who comes calling.
The Pistons are reportedly planning to pair Billups with former agent-turned-vice-chairman Arn Tellem, putting an end to Stan Van Gundy's double role as the president of basketball operations.
