Ripple Hamilton was in Washington Wizards jersey between 1999 and 2002, and Chauncey Billups spent a season at The New York Knicks.

The architects of Detroit Pistons ' 2004 championship, Chauncey Billups and Rip Hamilton, Washington Wizards and New York Knicks gathered in London before the “2019 NBA London Game”. Retired NBA stars answered questions about the players of the Wizards and Knicks teams who will face the NBA London game 2019 at The O2 Arena in London on Thursday, January 17th.

Here are the answers Chauncey Billips and Rip Hamilton gave to questions about “NBA London game 2019”, the ninth game this year.:

Chauncey Billups

Question: Do you see a team at the NBA that will win the NBA championship as you did with the Pistons in 2004 against the Golden State Warriors?

Chauncey: “I don't think, at least they're the most obvious favourite for this season. But good teams like Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers will be competing against Warriors. I follow Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors in the East. I think these teams can make a difference in the field against Warriors. But right now, I want to say that Warrores is the best team in the open League, but we'll see.”

S: Do you think Kristaps Porzingis is the best or the most dynamic player in the league?

Chauncey: “he's definitely a very talented player. I'm a big fan of him. There are very good young talents in the league right now. Like other players, he will continue to evolve and put it above his level. What he did with the height of 2.21 is remarkable. I look forward to seeing his struggle to see him healthy again and show him that he is the best. I'd like to reiterate that I'm really a big fan of him. ”

S: What does Frank Ntilina do in Knicks?

Chauncey said, “I think he's a solid player. He is not a very dynamic player compared to other quarterback players in the league, but he is strong, he can contribute to the offense and has good defensive aspects. I don't think he's going to be a franchise player, but I think he's going to be a good team player. ”

S: Jose Calderon will now fight for Pistons, how do you think he will contribute to the team as an experienced player?

Chauncey: “when you have a player like Reggie Jackson who has had a lot of injuries, it makes sense for a man like Jose Calderon to play really steady. As an old actress, we don't know how much Jose's going to play this season. But he's a really great leader in the locker room, always a professional player to do the right thing. To get the Pistons. There's Reggie Jackson behind him, Ish Smith who plays a big role in the Pistons team. I'm sure Jose, I'm sure he'il find a way to go to court because he's got this effect, and he's gonna be successful in Detroit. ”

Rip Hamilton

S: What Would You Like To Say About Kevin Durant's name being remembered with Knicks? What would it be like for Durant fans in England to watch him in London under the NBA London Game of 2019?

Rip: “that would be interesting. He's in a great position right now, and he can win the sixth championship with the Golden State Warriors. Warrores still have very high levels of players, but it would be a huge transfer to the Knicks. We hear rumors that Kyrie Irving might go there, and Jimmy Butler's name is also attached to the men to go with him. Everything depends on where Kevin Durant wants to be in his career, and if he says it's time to change the stage and get closer to his home, it's a great deal for the league. We want the teams in LA and New York to always be great. ”

S: How about we play the NBA All-Star game in London?

Rip: "that would be great! They've extended their All-Star Time. London is a great city, which reminds me of New York, so there's a lot of great opportunities here, and I think the players will be very excited to travel to Europe, so I think it's going to be pretty cool. ”

S: Last year you were in London for the NBA London game. Did you have a chance to compare the atmosphere there and the atmosphere in the United States?

Rip: “it felt good to be in London. It was more like an All-Star match atmosphere. I was surprised to see what the NBA fans in London are like. Being a part of it was super exciting. I think the players like to be here, and I really think it's a great show for NBA fans in London. Playing in the match Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons and Kyrie Irving have created an exciting atmosphere to watch great players. ”

S: How do you answer Michael Jordan or LeBron James?

Rip: “as I tell everyone, I'm a MJ fan. He's been my idol since I was a kid. I still feel he's the best player in the basketball game. I mean 6-0 in the finals, you can't really say anything bad about a player like that. A man who holds the game in his hand and makes other players play better, as LeBron did. It would be unfair for LeBron to compare these two men. Because LeBron is completely different from MJ. LeBron is a supernatural player. Just like Karl Malone, who plays quarterback. He can rule the game, not just by scoring, but by passing his opponent, taking rebounds. MJ was always an aggressive player who put pressure on his opponent. ”

NBA, Washington Wizards and New York Knicks teams will be fighting NBA London game 2019 tickets, 19 October Friday 11:00 TSI, www.axs.com/nbalondon from and through the O2 application announced that it will be available for sale in general. NBA basketball lovers who want to have access to a limited number of tickets at TSI 11:00 on Wednesday, October 17, NBA.com/London he invited you to the front page.