By, Tommy Rothman
I was fortunate enough– thanks to the Knicks PR department, New York’s accommodating rookie forward, and some good luck— to get an interview with Chris Copeland. Chris is a 28 year-old rookie who has a polished offensive game that he developed in Europe. Despite a constantly changing role in the rotation, Chris has been able to produce in every role that he has been asked to play. He is among the league leaders in points per 36 minutes, and his defense, passing, and rebounding have improved since he arrived in the league. He has quickly become a fan favorite due to his hard work, his scoring ability, his hair, and his willingness to interact with fans. Chris has had to go through some rookie hazing—photos of him wearing a onesie surfaced on the Internet in late December—, but it is clear that Chris has earned the respect of his teammates, his coaches, and Knicks fans everywhere. Here is my Q&A with Chris:
Tommy: Hi, Mr. Copeland. Thank you for agreeing to do th...
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