Clippers' Billups says Achilles injury won't end his career

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CLEVELAND (AP) — Chauncey Billups says the torn Achilles tendon that's prematurely ending his first season with the Los Angeles Clippers, and his 15th in the NBA, will not end his career. The 35-year-old Billups says his career "is definitely not over

When key players go down with injuries, like Chauncey Billups recently, it's tough to replace that kind of production. The lockout shortened season hasn't done the players any favors health wise. With teams playing so many games in such a short time,

Clippers guard Chauncey Billups has torn Achilles' tendon, is lost for the season.

Chauncey Billups, here talking to the media in 2008, opened up about his trade from Detroit earlier this week. / KIRTHMON F DOZIER/DFP Former Detroit Piston Chauncey Billups is out for the season with a torn Achilles, but don't think for a second that