Chris Copeland facts for kids
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Copeland with the New York Knicks in April 2013
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | March 17, 1984 Orange, New Jersey, U.S. |
| High school | Hermitage (Henrico, Virginia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Colorado (2002–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2006–2018 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2006–2007 | Fort Worth Flyers |
| 2007 | CB L'Hospitalet |
| 2007–2008 | Matrixx Magixx |
| 2008–2010 | TBB Trier |
| 2010–2012 | Okapi Aalstar |
| 2012–2013 | New York Knicks |
| 2013–2015 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2015–2016 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2016–2017 | Tofaş |
| 2017–2018 | Andorra |
| As coach: | |
| 2023–2024 | Wisconsin Herd (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Chris Copeland (born March 17, 1984) is an American former professional basketball player. He was known by the nickname "The X-Factor". Chris played college basketball for the University of Colorado, Boulder. Later, he played for several teams in the NBA and in different countries around the world.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Chris Copeland was born in Orange, New Jersey in 1984. He looked up to his older brother, Vincent Alphaquan, who was also a talented basketball player. From a young age, Chris practiced basketball with Vincent as his coach. They would work on dribbling drills in a small alleyway next to their house.
In August 1999, when Chris was 15, he visited his aunt in Richmond, Virginia. By chance, he ended up in the gym at Hermitage High School where players were having practice games. Chris, who was already 6 feet 6 inches tall, quickly caught the attention of the coaches.
After this meeting, Chris and his mother decided to move from New Jersey to Virginia. Chris enrolled at Hermitage High School. In his senior year (2001–02), he was a star player. He scored about 15 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and blocked 3.7 shots per game. He was named Most Valuable Player and helped Hermitage win the Colonial District Championship twice.
College Career at Colorado
Chris Copeland played college basketball for the University of Colorado.
- Freshman Year (2002–03): Chris was a helpful player coming off the bench. He often scored important points even though he played limited minutes. He averaged 2.5 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
- Sophomore Year (2003–04): He continued to play a supporting role, averaging 2.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. He scored a season-high 12 points against Iowa State.
- Junior Year (2004–05): Chris greatly improved his game this year. He more than tripled his scoring average. He scored a career-high 25 points against Richmond. He averaged 11.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.
- Senior Year (2005–06): In his final college season, Chris helped his team achieve a 20–10 record. He started in most games and averaged 12.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Chris Copeland was not chosen in the 2006 NBA draft. However, he began his professional career and played for many teams both in the United States and overseas.
Early Professional Years (2006–2012)
- Fort Worth Flyers (2006–2007): Chris started his professional journey with the Fort Worth Flyers in the NBA Development League (now called the G League).
- Playing in Europe (2007–2012): He then moved to Europe, playing for teams like CB L'Hospitalet in Spain, Matrixx Magixx in the Netherlands, and TBB Trier in Germany. He played well in Germany, averaging 16.9 points per game in his second season there.
- Okapi Aalstar (2010–2012): Chris then joined Okapi Aalstar in Belgium. He had a very successful time there, even winning the Belgian League MVP award in 2012.
NBA Career (2012–2016)
Chris Copeland finally got his chance to play in the NBA.
- New York Knicks (2012–2013): In July 2012, Chris signed with the New York Knicks. He made his NBA debut in November 2012. He had a great game on April 17, 2013, scoring a career-high 33 points against the Atlanta Hawks. He was even named the Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month for April.
- Indiana Pacers (2013–2015): After his time with the Knicks, Chris signed with the Indiana Pacers. He played two seasons with them. In November 2014, he had a strong game with 19 points and a career-high 12 rebounds.
- Milwaukee Bucks (2015–2016): Chris played briefly for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2015 before being waived.
Return to Europe (2016–2018)
After his time in the NBA, Chris Copeland went back to playing basketball overseas.
- Tofaş (2016–2017): He signed with Tofaş, a Turkish club, and helped them reach the playoffs.
- Andorra (2017–2018): His last professional team was Andorra, where he played for a few months.
Coaching Career
After retiring as a player, Chris Copeland began a new chapter in his basketball journey as a coach.
- Wisconsin Herd (2023–present): In October 2023, he was hired as an assistant coach for the Wisconsin Herd, a team in the NBA G League.
Images for kids
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Copeland with the Pacers in November 2014
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See also
In Spanish: Chris Copeland para niños
