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Chris Copeland waited longer than most for the big NBA money, overcoming personal tragedy and logging several years playing overseas to do it.
The newest member of the Indiana Pacers promises fans will hear him use one word over and over during the upcoming season because of that.
“Blessed,” he said. “You’re going to hear it all year. I look up every day and thank God that I’m here.”
The Pacers confirmed Copeland’s signing over the weekend after he agreed to a two-year, $6 million contract July 5. He traveled to Indianapolis on Monday and met the media at Bankers Life Fieldhouse.
“He’s a great addition to our team because he’s a guy that can come in off the bench and create his own shot or get into the paint,” Pacers President Larry Bird said in a statement. “He’s a good guy and a great competitor and we’re happy to have him join us.”
Reported by Michael Pointer of the Indianapolis Star
