Knicks hire Dave Hopla as assistant coach

The Knicks have hired shooting coach Dave Hopla as an assistant.

According to a league source, Hopla will work specifically in player development and conduct individual drills for the Knicks, similar to the role that former assistant Kenny Atkinson served last season.

Hopla has worked with the Wizards and Raptors as a shooting consultant.

— Reported by Ian Begley of ESPN New York

Also, according to sources, the Knicks are expected to hire shooting coach Dave Hopla, who once made 550 out of 550 free throws while working with the Wizards.

— Reported by the New York Daily News

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