In a recent interview, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups recounted a comical yet bewildering incident involving one of his players. During a game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Trail Blazers found themselves trailing by 18 points at halftime. Despite the dire situation, one player decided to post a highlight of his impressive dunk on social media during the break.
Billups shared this story on the “7PM in Brooklyn” podcast with Carmelo Anthony and The Kid Mero. He described his shock and frustration upon discovering the post.
“We’re down like 18 at the half. I had a kid that had a nasty dunk. We coming out for the third quarter and this MF done posted his dunk on his joint at halftime…You know I grinded his a** up.
“We’re down like 18 at the half. I had a kid that had a nasty dunk. We coming out for the third quarter and this MF done posted his dunk on his joint at halftime…You know I grinded his a** up.”
Chauncey Billups on @7PMinBrooklyn pic.twitter.com/yHugiRgulV
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) July 24, 2024
This incident highlights the sometimes humorous clash between the modern athlete’s engagement with social media and the traditional focus on team performance. While the player’s dunk was undoubtedly impressive, the timing of his post was far from ideal.
Despite the lighthearted nature of the story, Billups remains committed to turning around the Trail Blazers’ fortunes. The team has faced challenges in recent seasons, and moments like these underscore the need for discipline and unity as they strive for success.
