The very likeable former Detroit Piston Chauncey Billups -- aka "Mr. Bigshot" -- joinis ESPN as an NBA studio analyst, Sports Illustrated reports.
Mr. Big Shot is heading for the small screen.
SI.com has learned that Chauncey Billups has been hired by ESPN to work as a studio analyst for the upcoming NBA season. Billups will appear on NBA Tonight, SportsCenter, NBA Coast to Coast and ESPN Radio, among other ESPN properties.
“With my experience and passion for the game, I think I can spark interest with viewers,” Billups said in an interview with Sports Illustrated on Tuesday. “I think I have a unique perspective.”
Billups played last year for the Pistons, which decided not to bring him back. He announced his retirement Sept. 17.
