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Former Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on Thursday for an alleged involvement in rigged poker games. He was placed on leave indefinitely by the league and in his absence Tiago Splitter was named interim coach.In Portland’s second game since the arrest, against the LA Clippers on Sunday, the home fans caused a frenzy. They chanted “FBI” aimed at the Blazers during the game.The moment was picked by fans on social media, with a fan on X making fun of the moment. The fan referred to the Kawhi Leonard scandal that hit the Clippers.“Kawhi boutta link up with billups in that cell next.”Quis @QuisCapalot_LINK@BrickCenter_ Kawhi boutta link up with billups in that cell nextOther fans shared the same thoughts.Andrew C. Belton, MBA 🦅 @AndrewCBeltonLINK@BrickCenter_ That’s ironic coming from the Clippers fiascos 😂😂😂Jer @paykash_LINK@BrickCenter_ They do know about their own team right?🤣WolvesBack @SellDaTeamGlennLINK@BrickCenter_ Ain’t they getting investigated for illegal payments too 🤣More fans tweeted the same reaction.TheAmericanWay @yesheisaliveLINK@BrickCenter_ Weren’t the Clippers just in trouble for paying Kwai under the table? They’re definitely under investigation.Zak🔥🐬 @ThaCreekFreakLINK@BrickCenter_ It's only right for blazers fans to respond by chanting AS-PIR-A-TION or PLANT THOSE TREESFans were referring to reports of the league’s investigation into the LA Clippers. The investigation involves a controversy surrounding owner Steve Ballmer's investment in Aspiration, which was under federal investigation. The investigation also involves a $28 million endorsement deal with Clippers star Kawhi Leonard.Chauncey Billups was released on Thursday after he appeared in the U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon. He agreed to travel restrictions and forfeited his passport, as well as a no-gambling order. His wife, Piper, and daughter Cydney were present at the hearing.Clippers coach Ty Lue gives update on Chauncey BillupsLA Clippers coach Ty Lue before Sunday’s game against the Trail Blazers spoke to the media about “longtime” friend Chauncey Billups.Chauncey Billups and Clippers coach Tyronn Lue look on during a game between the Triplets and the Power in the second week of the BIG3 - Source: Getty"It's hard to process," Lue said. "You hate to see him go through something like this, along with his three girls, who are my goddaughters, and his wife, Piper.”"I believe in Chauncey's character, he added. “I know who he is as a person. I've been with him since I was 17 years old. So, it's just hard to see something like this happen. He has my love and support always."Lue and the Clippers defeated the Trail Blazers 114-107 on Sunday. Clippers guard Leonard led all scorers with 30 points, alongside 10 rebounds and four assists. Portland’s forward Deni Avdija finished with 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
