Chauncey’s ovation

by Matt Watson on Mar 4, 2009 4:51 PM EST

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And, of course, what most of us saw on TV, courtesy of Need4Sheed:

If you haven't seen them yet, Need4Sheed also has Chauncey's post-game comments.

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I was there last night (first game of the season) and it was great. I was pumped to see him. And like Dice said, he did get a loud ovation even during warmups.
The best part though, was yelling “aaiiirrrr baaallll” when he aired a three lol.

by Matt Gibson on Mar 4, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions

^ I was there too and it was definitely an experience to see the crowd’s reaction to Chauncey. That “airball” part really was awesome, though, since he was jacking them up and it was just fun to tease him.

by Vanessa on Mar 4, 2009 6:08 PM EST reply actions

Watching that will never, ever, get old.

by Steve in OH on Mar 4, 2009 10:58 PM EST reply actions

I definitely didn’t appreciate Chauncey as much until he was gone. Thanks for the championship and all the great memories!

by Garrett on Mar 4, 2009 11:19 PM EST reply actions

Anyone doubt they’ll retire #1 after this season?

by V on Mar 5, 2009 3:35 AM EST reply actions

V, they absolutely should. I saw this yesterday for the first time. I would’ve loved to be there. Awesome.

by Other Matt on Mar 5, 2009 7:08 AM EST reply actions

Pistons fans sure know how to welcome part of the family back home. Make something happen with that cap space Joe D!

by SadPanda on Mar 5, 2009 8:59 AM EST reply actions

Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know whatcha got til it’s gone. You trade Chauncey Billups for a future hall of fame bum.

Shoo bop bop bop. Shoo bop bop bop.

by brgulker on Mar 5, 2009 9:58 AM EST reply actions

LOL, good one brgulker.

by SadPanda on Mar 5, 2009 10:19 AM EST reply actions

so this is what you’re talking about, then….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUA0ai0XxRU

by Craig on Mar 5, 2009 10:24 AM EST reply actions

It actually works with the melody of the song, oddly enough.

by brgulker on Mar 5, 2009 10:44 AM EST reply actions

watching that gave me shivers.
We miss ya man

by Ohad on Mar 5, 2009 1:17 PM EST reply actions

I was at this game and this ovation rivals the one given to Rick Carlise after his first game back after being fired. The Fans like to send a message to Joe D and the Owners. They did it this night and they did it for Carlise. I wonder if there are any regrets?

by TROBERTS on Mar 6, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions