Chauncey Billups already likes what he sees from rookie Rodney Stuckey.

"He's going to be really good," Billups said. "He's going to win us some games this year. He's a basketball player. He knows how to score."

Joining a veteran team will put less pressure on Stuckey.

Billups will be among those players constantly in Stuckey's ear offering words of advice and encouragement.

"It's just a blessing to be in this situation," Stuckey said.