Mr. Big Shot Bourbon By Chauncey Billups

Chauncey Billups, former NBA player and current head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1997 after playing for the Colorado Buffaloes. He had a 17-year career, most notably with the Detroit Pistons, winning the NBA Finals MVP in 2004 and earning the nickname “Mr. Big Shot” for his late-game heroics. A five-time NBA All-Star, three-time All-NBA selection, and two-time NBA All-Defense selection. Billups amassed 15,802 points, 2,992 rebounds, and 5,636 assists. He will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2024.