Chris Copeland is in New York City because Indiana is set to take on the Knicks tonight in Madison Square Garden.
Unfortunately, Copeland and his wife were victims of a malicious act. After getting into an argument, Copeland’s attacker allegedly stabbed him and slashed his wife.
The man who was arrested, Shezoy Bleary, 22, pulled out a knife and stabbed Copeland, 31, and slashed 28-year-old Katrine Saltara, described as Copeland’s wife, in the arm and leg, the sources said.
Copeland played in 56 games with the Knicks during his rookie campaign.
Hawks’ players Pero Antic and Thabo Sefolosha were also in attendance and were arrested for not cooperating with the police. Atlanta is in town to face the Brooklyn Nets.