Knixkik wrote:He is a more efficient scorer, better 3-point shooter, and bigger. I could see him as a solid 6th man to replace JR's production or even start alongside Melo next season. I hope they can sign him without issues this summer because I would be excited to see Copeland as a core piece for this team moving forward. Although he isn't real young, he's still a rookie without NBA mileage and after a solid rookie year we should expect him to improve a lot over the next couple years.

I think he deserves minutes but, I don't think he should replace JR. He should play alongside Anthony like yesterday to help keep the defense honest. He should start at the 3 or 4. Starting Kenyon was a mistake because of his lack of offense. Woodson seems committed to playing Melo at the 4 so, start Cope at the 3.

And he actually hits his shot with consistency.

DurzoBlint wrote:

sealy wrote:He ususally gets owned on the defensive end and I think that's Woody's justification for keeping him on the bench, but he actually made a few nice plays last night.

And he actually hits his shot with consistency.

But why does he let JR play through his mistakes but gives Cope such a short leash when its obvious that he can and will produce when given the minutes. Dude PROVED in the 2nd half of the season that he can be a valuable rotation player.

Hey man, I'd love to know the answer to that question as well. I'd also like to know what he has against Prigioni? I thought JR should have gotten the hook late in the 4th last night. JR plays 34 min, stopped hitting and had a big turnover late and Prig plays 22 min.

I just don't get it.

jrodmc wrote:Here we go. Welcome to Alzheimers 101.

Copeland has a good game, or hit's one three, and automatically the "Woodson doesn't know how to coach" light comes on.
Cope was in the doghouse most of the latter part of the season due to his almost painfully obvious defensive woes. Does anyone remember any of that?

He was featured quite extensively early on in the season as Priggy's go to guy. Nice cameo; can you hear Grunny thinking in his head:
"hey other teams' GM's, are you watching this guy? Care to float us a draft pick for him at some point in time? And look, he doesn't seem to get hurt, either? Nice, low salary you can have..."

Now Cope is worth more than the SMOTY. SMH.

I dont remember it that way and wouldn't characterize Cope by saying he had 1 good game.

Cope didn't play much in March but went on a VERY nice offensive run in April and May, closed out the season strong. And the dude can score and proved himself from downtown: 42% from 3point land for the season and TS and eFG of 60%. Those are good numbers.

Cope was in doghouse in mid season but April/May should have carried over to or translated to playoff minutes.

Gotta rebound and know where and how to play D.

jrodmc wrote:Here we go. Welcome to Alzheimers 101.

Copeland has a good game, or hit's one three, and automatically the "Woodson doesn't know how to coach" light comes on.
Cope was in the doghouse most of the latter part of the season due to his almost painfully obvious defensive woes. Does anyone remember any of that?

He was featured quite extensively early on in the season as Priggy's go to guy. Nice cameo; can you hear Grunny thinking in his head:
"hey other teams' GM's, are you watching this guy? Care to float us a draft pick for him at some point in time? And look, he doesn't seem to get hurt, either? Nice, low salary you can have..."

Now Cope is worth more than the SMOTY. SMH.

Come on man, Cope became a rotation player for New York in the 2nd half of the season and proved he belonged so yes, welcome to Alzheimers 101.

It's funny how people are saying he should replace Novak- Novak was last years Cope. If we do re-sign him, watch everyone turn against him by this time next year...