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HEMISPHERES:
The Knicks probably
wouldn’t have made it into the playoffs
without you—so, as a New Yorker, I’ll
start with a belated welcome to our
fair city. I already like what you’ve done
with the place.
CHANDLER:
[Laughs.] Thank you,
I appreciate that.
HEMISPHERES:
One of the reasons
you signed with the Knicks was to play
alongside folks like Carmelo Anthony
and Amar’e Stoudemire. In London,
you’ll be playing not only with Carmelo,
but also with superstars like Dwyane
Wade, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James.
CHANDLER:
To play with guys like that
is a great honor. The best part of the
Olympics is not only playing in it, but
also being able to practice with some
of the best players in the world.
HEMISPHERES:
That said, there’s been
quite a lot of upheaval in the roster.
Which must be something you’re
used to, after playing for four
teams and now the Knicks, an
organization addicted to staffing
and lineup changes. Do you think
all these changes will affect
how Team USA, whatever it
ends up being, plays together?
Who will be the best-dressed player
on TeamUSA? “Besides myself?”
the notably stylish Chandler laughs.
“Maybe Dwyane Wade?”
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TYSON CHANDLER,
BY THE NUMBERS
29
Age
11
Seasons in the NBA
$13,107,837
2012 salary
8.9
Rebounds per game (career average)
6.8
Points per game (career average)
23
Most rebounds
in a game (vs.
Memphis in 2007)
27
Most points in a game
(vs. Portland in 2002)
LARRY BUSACCA (CHANDLERS); IBRAHIM USTA/AP PHOTO (CHANDLER + COACH);
NATHANIEL S. BUTLER/NBAE VIA GETTY IMAGES (PLAYERS)