Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan show love for Chauncey Billups on retirement

Former Clippers guard Chauncey Billups tries to get around Luc Mbah a Moute of the Milwaukee Bucks in 2013.

Sept. 10, 2014 10:42 AM PT

Chauncey Billups announced his retirement Tuesday evening, after a 17-year NBA career that included a two-season stint with the Clippers, from 2011-2013.

The five-time NBA All-Star and 2004 Finals MVP had a big impact on his former teammates in Los Angeles.

After his retirement was announced, both Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan used social media to express their gratitude for the point guard.

Wrote Paul on Facebook: “Welllll, let me start by saying that I usually don’t get too emotional when it comes to former opponents or even teammates, but this one is a lil different! I was blessed and fortunate to be born with an amazing big brother who everyone knows already. But early in my career when I began to have what they call “NBA family”, I was blessed with another big brother! In a league that’s filled with fierce competition and unfortunately at times jealousy, a veteran guard took me under his wing and told me and showed me what it means to be a professional and to ALWAYS help the next guy coming up behind you. One of the highlights of my career was the night that I found out I would get to play along side of Chaunce! I could go on and on talkin about this guy but I’ll end by saying THANK YOU BIG SHOT!!! And I would love to be there whenever the Hall of Fame Ceremony is! #MrBigShot #1 #ParkHill #Bbbbbbillups” #MuchLove

Wrote Jordan via Instagram: “Man!!! Definitely going to miss this dude right here, he helped me so much the couple years we played together---taught me things on and off the court...more importantly he taught me how to be a professional. Words can’t describe how much he helped me changed my path, guess it was those 17 years!!! Love you big bro and appreciate everything you did and still do to help me stay on that path. #bigshot #parkhill”

Billups had a career average of 15.2 points and 5.4 assists -- but, according to Clippers players, he also made significant contributions from the bench.

After he suffered a season-ending Achilles’ injury while playing for the Clippers in 2012, he became something of a coach for the players, helping to guide them and giving them advice.

“I just do the best that I can,” Billups said at the time. “It just hurts to not really be out there.”