Ty Lue stated he spoke to Chauncey Billups since he was arrested following a federal investigation associated to unlawful sports activities betting and fraudulent poker video games, and that Billups was hopeful over his state of affairs.
“I consider in Chauncey’s character,” stated Lue earlier than the Clippers performed the Blazers on Sunday. “I do know who he’s as an individual. I have been with him since I used to be 17 years previous. So, it is simply arduous to see one thing like this occur. He has my love and assist all the time.”
The NBA positioned Billups on quick depart following the arrest.
Lue added that Billups remained assured regardless of his state of affairs.
“He is assured in what is going on on. The hardest half only for him, similar to his household going by means of along with his daughters. However aside from that, he is actually assured concerning the state of affairs. So simply listening to his voice, I can simply see that he is OK. In order that was good to listen to,” added Lue.
The Blazers named Tiago Splitter as interim coach within the meantime.
