‘Won’t Believe It Until I See It’ – Chauncey Billups’ Ex-NBA Teammate Publicly Defends Him After Gambling Arrest
Basketball Hall of Famer and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is in a lot of hot water. On Oct. 23, Billups was arrested in a federal gambling investigation. The story is still fresh, meaning that Billups is innocent until proven guilty, but thus far, the evidence that has come out has not made the former NBA player look good. That being said, he received instant support from one of his former NBA teammates. Which of Chauncey Billups’ Ex-Teammates Defended Him? Following ESPN’s David Purdum’s report of Billups’ arrest, his former teammate, Sam Mitchell, came to the Hall of Famer’s defense during his appearance on SiriusXM NBA Radio . “I love Chauncey Billups,” Mitchell said. “He’s like my nephew or little brother. He calls me uncle… I know his wife, his children. He’s as good a guy, teammate, man, friend that I’ve ever had. Until I see the evidence, until he’s convicted by a jury of his peers, one, I never turn my back on a friend, two, I hope and pray that this is not true, but I’m going to stand by my friend. I won’t believe it until I see it.” “I’m going to stand by my