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http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/s...injury-victory
there goes the Clippers le chances imho
Yeah that really sucks for them, but I don't honestly believe they ever had any le chances to begin with. Could easily be the difference between the 1st and 2nd round, or possibly even making it all the way to the WCF though. West is so wide open it's hard to say and any little advantage could prove crucial. Mavs benefitted from this same thing last year (west being so wide open) but I'd say it's even more up for grabs this year.
I couldn't be happier.
Buh, bye.
careful what you wish for
Now who will the Clippers have to chuck 3's with 20 seconds on the clock in close games?
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Extremely overrated player this season
I haven't watched a lot of Clippers games, but I thought Billups had been playing well for them so far this season. Looking at his stats, still shooting the three pointer at a very good 38%. Still one of the best free throw shooters in the game at 89-90% which is huge at the end of close games. And I think beyond the numbers, he has great value in that Chris Paul really trusts him. Might not be a huge deal, but I do think it can matter somewhat. Not to the extreme like with Kobe and his teammates. But CP3 probably is more willing to let Billups make decisions in crunchtime without a second thought. That affords the offense more balance and spacing. And even though Billups has regressed in recent years, seems like he still has juice to command trust and loyalty from teammates. That's part of team chemistry, which can be important.
Clippers should probably look at someone like Stephen Jackson, who has basically lost his spot in the Bucks rotation. Perhaps Ramon Sessions from Cleveland. And one outside-the-box idea I'd at least consider is calling up free agent James Posey and see what kind of shape he's in.
But the article didn't seem to mention anything about Billups being out for the season. I didn't even get that as being hinted at or suggested.
Well, there goes my good mood.
And of course Jammie would be the one.
Loses out on the remainder of this year, the Olympics, and probably ends his career.daldridgetnt David Aldridge
Clips have officially confirmed Billups has a torn ACL, out for season. Free agent after this season. Will be a hard road back.
Yeah, I can't imagine him coming back from that at 36 next season. I'm really glad to see him have such a great career after looking like a complete bust early on.
You cant say the Clips wont win a championship because of him being out with a serious face.
That's a very non- intelligent thing to say.
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
While history isn't on Chauncey Billups side, source close to him says it's premature to assume he can't come back from injury.
Billups still has doctors to see on the Achilles tear, and there are scenarios where rehab could be 6-8 months. Billups isn't giving up.
Chauncey Billups has such great resolve and will: I wouldn't count him out. Ever. Most importantly, he isn't counting himself out yet.
lol Clippers curse
You're right, they weren't going to win one with him anyway...
Iether way Chauncey wasn't the catalyst. He wasn't going to make the championshio difference.
My good mood has been restored.
The defense was much better with Billups on the floor. But this won't be a huge blow to their chances imo.
ain't no big issue to dem when they have more then enough n!ggas on their backcourt, though they ain't havin no chance @ the le no matter w/ or w/o billups
Early retirement, imho. He's gone for good.
Only pussies and asshole celebrate injuries.
No problem.
WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
Chauncey Billups tells Yahoo! Sports: "I will be back. I'm not done. I'm not retiring....I will play again." Story soon on Y! Sports.
not good for the clippers. looks like CP3 will have to take the last shots of the playoffs now. unless he defers to mo williams, which is even worse.
They'll still be better then your precious though.
Time to get JR Smith
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