Video has emerged of the Wednesday morning&nbsp;confrontation between Atlanta Hawks swingman Thab...

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Joseph Casciaro

Senior NBA Writer

<p>Video has emerged of the Wednesday morning confrontation between <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/teams/11" href="http://www.thescore.com/nba/teams/11">Atlanta Hawks</a> swingman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/344" href="http://www.thescore.com/nba/players/344">Thabo Sefolosha</a> and New York City police officers.</p><p>TMZ obtained footage of the incident, which contains explicit French language.</p><figure><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/THLMPHTDd-U" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></figure><p>Hawks teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30793" href="http://www.thescore.com/nba/players/30793">Pero Antic</a> can be seen sitting on the curb in handcuffs.</p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><p>The Hawks announced on Thursday that Sefolosha suffered <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/741765" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/741765">season-ending leg injuries,</a> although it's not known for certain at what point during Sefolosha's arrest or time in custody he sustained the injuries.</p><p>Sefolosha and Antic were both charged with obstruction and disorderly conduct Wednesday after they allegedly refused to clear the area while officers were trying to establish a crime scene in the aftermath of the <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/741430" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/741430">Chris Copeland stabbing</a>.</p><p>Sefolosha was also charged with resisting arrest. He and Antic released statements on Wednesday evening saying they will contest the charges.</p>

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Indiana Pacers forward Chris Copeland&nbsp;has&nbsp;been released&nbsp;from a New York City hospi...

<p><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/teams/9" href="http://www.thescore.com/nba/teams/9">Indiana Pacers</a> forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/24346" href="http://www.thescore.com/nba/players/24346">Chris Copeland</a> has been <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/742663" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/742663">released</a> from a New York City hospital after undergoing <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/740485" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/740485">surgery for a stab wound</a>.</p><p>Copeland was stabbed early April 8 outside a Manhattan nightclub.<a href="https://twitter.com/CandaceDBuckner/status/585999790879576064"> Candace Buckner of the Indianapolis Star</a> reported that a source said the knife wound punctured the 31-year-old forward's diaphragm. </p><h3>Need to Know</h3><ul><li>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/teams/11" href="http://www.thescore.com/nba/teams/11">Atlanta Hawks</a>' <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/30793" href="http://www.thescore.com/nba/players/30793">Pero Antic</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nba/players/344" href="http://www.thescore.com/nba/players/344">Thabo Sefolosha</a> were <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/740485" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/740485">arrested</a> in the aftermath of the incident for preventing police from setting up a crime scene, according to police. The pair plan to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/741044" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/741044">contest the charges</a> of obstruction and disorderly conduct.</li></ul><ul><li>Video <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/741973" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/741973">obtained</a> by TMZ shows Antic and Sefolosha's arrest. </li></ul><ul><li>Shevoy Bleary has been <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/741879" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/741879">charged</a> with assault and criminal possession of a weapon in Copeland's stabbing.</li></ul><ul><li>Copeland is <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/741430" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/741430">vowing </a>to come back stronger than ever. </li></ul><ul><li>Sefolosha <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/741765" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/741765">reportedly broke his ankle and suffered a fractured tibia</a> in the incident with police, and is out for the season. Sefolosha has <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/745492" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/745492">reportedly </a>been contacted by Internal Affairs of the NYPD as the incident is under investigation.</li></ul><ul><li>Buckner also <a href="https://twitter.com/CandaceDBuckner/status/585999994110390272">reported</a> that the NBA player did not initiate anything with the assailant, and that Copeland's ex-fiancee, Katrine Saltara, sustained an injury in the incident but was <a href="https://twitter.com/CandaceDBuckner/status/586000273727856640">released from hospital</a> Wednesday.</li></ul><ul><li>A police spokeswoman said that Sefolosha "charged at an officer," while Antic "physically grabbed another police officer," according to a <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/09/nyregion/pacers-chris-copeland-stabbed-outside-manhattan-club.html?ref=nyregion&amp;_r=3">New York Times </a>report. Antic was charged with disorderly conduct and menacing, while Sefolosha was charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, according to <a href="http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/basketball/hawks-sefolosha-antic-arrested-in-new-york/nkpn8/">The Atlanta-Journal Constitution</a>. </li></ul><figure><img src="https://assets-cms.thescore.com/uploads/image/file/107399/cropped_REU_2216063.jpg?ts=1428507431"><figcaption></figcaption></figure><ul><li>The <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/742424" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/742424">NBPA is investigating</a> police tactics used in Sefolosha's arrest.</li></ul><ul><li>J.R. Smith <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/742577" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/742577">comments</a> on Copeland stabbing.</li></ul><ul><li>Pacers head coach Frank Vogel says <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/742663" href="http://www.thescore.com/news/742663">Copeland is scheduled</a> to fly home to Indianapolis on Sunday.</li></ul><h3>Official Statements</h3><p><strong>Copeland</strong></p><div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><blockquote><p>I want to thank all the fans, friends, teammates, coaches and the Pacers organization for their support and prayers during this time. I also want to apologize to everyone, particularly the NBA and the Pacers for my bad choice at being out at that time. I am doing as well as can be expected and I will work hard to make a full recovery.</p></blockquote><p><strong>Pacers</strong></p><blockquote><p>Pacers forward Chris Copeland underwent surgery Wednesday on his abdomen and left elbow for stab wounds sustained early Wednesday morning in New York City. He is in stable condition at a New York City hospital. At this point there is no timetable for how long he will remain in the hospital.</p></blockquote><p><strong>Hawks</strong></p><p>Head coach Mike Budenholzer:</p><blockquote><p>The events of (Wednesday) morning involving Pero (Antic) and Thabo (Sefolosha) were unfortunate as we never want to see our players put themselves in a potentially negative situation. We will continue to look into the facts of the incident but with the information and foundation that we currently have established, we will support them through this process. Otherwise it is a continuing legal matter and I will have no further comment.</p></blockquote><p>Antic and Sefolosha:</p><blockquote><p>As members of the Atlanta Hawks, we hold ourselves to a high standard and take our roles as professionals very seriously. We will contest these charges and look forward to communicating the facts of the situation at the appropriate time. We apologize to our respective families, teammates, and the Hawks organization for any negative attention this incident has brought upon them. We are unable to provide further comment as this is an ongoing legal matter.</p></blockquote><p><strong>NBA</strong></p><blockquote><p>We are in contact with the Indiana Pacers along with local law enforcement to obtain more information.</p></blockquote>

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