Knicks sign Christopher Copeland (merged)

[rtn393]

According to HoopsHype, the Knicks have signed Christopher Copeland from the Belgian League.

HoopsHype
The New York Knicks have signed forward Christopher Copeland, agent John Spencer told HoopsHype. The former Colorado player averaged 21.8 ppg and 5.5 in the Belgian League for Generali Okapi Aalstar last season.

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Championship?

[Minkaveli]

To a summer league contract?

[nbafreak724]

Who the....

He doesn't even have a wikipedia page!

Shouldn't we be addressing the starting SG issue though?

[Mr. Glass]

um, who dat is?

[bobhait]

3rd-string SF?

[nazrmohamed]

Why does he fade away on every shot. Its like watching the Pfs version of JRSmith. Oh well, i wanted a stretch four. Lets see what he can do. I need some combine numbers stat.

[bobhait]

didn't Channing fade away on every shot as well? watching a 7-footer do that is even more awkward.

[nyknicksfan27]

Knicks sign reason to watch Vegas Summer League!

[BenNY89]

Well, he can shoot the ball. He seems to have decent footwork on the block. I like what I see...

[BigJohnny]

He didn't fade away on the free throw...

[KnicksRUs]

Yo, he's got a silky smooth looking jumper. It's a pure shot with exactly the right amount of lift. Ball looks pure going through the air.

I personally don't mind the fadeaway. Dirk has a natural fadeaway and he does ok.

[Mase in your face]

is he above the age of 35?


No?
don't want him

[rtn393]

To a summer league contract?

Not a summer league contract, but not a guaranteed contract either. Copeland will be at training camp with a chance to make the team.

Ian Begley ‏@IanBegley
#Knicks signed Chris Copeland to non-guaranteed deal, his agent said. He'll be at training camp w/chance to make team.

[bobhait]

is he above the age of 35?


No?
don't want him

you, funny mutha, you!

[cragganmor]

kinda like a melo lite, likes the 1 on 1. agree, the fade is excessive, not the most balanced looking shot; nobody will confuse his stroke with ray allen. probably an sl make good deal, will have to earn his spot on the roster, which would be garbage time and as a practice player. if the coaching staff think he still has upside then they'll extend him.

[Adi]

I never heard of this Christopher Copeland character before today, but he kinda looks like Jamison Brewer so I'm on his bandwagon.

[StevoStarks]

I never heard of this Christopher Copeland character before today, but he kinda looks like Jamison Brewer so I'm on his bandwagon.

Can't go wrong there.

[thewatcher]

I never heard of this Christopher Copeland character before today, but he kinda looks like Jamison Brewer so I'm on his bandwagon.

Can't go wrong there.

Im on the bandwagon.

[thewatcher]

I never heard of this Christopher Copeland character before today, but he kinda looks like Jamison Brewer so I'm on his bandwagon.

Can't go wrong there.

Im on the bandwagon.

[spree#8]

is he above the age of 35?


No?
don't want him

Yeah, what is going on here?

Though middle aged players out of Europe (White, Copeland) seem also be high on Grunwald's list. Maybe they just wanted to make sure that no other team invites him to training camp after what he will show in the summer league. So let's see if he is another Anthony Roberson or if he can actually play. His scouting report sounds good.