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Spurs' Julian Champagnie Embraces Hometown Villain Role Against Knicks

Spurs' Julian Champagnie Embraces Hometown Villain Role Against Knicks

Summary

Julian Champagnie, a basketball player who grew up in Brooklyn and played college basketball in New York, now plays for the San Antonio Spurs. He will face his hometown team, the New York Knicks, in the NBA Finals and is ready to play the role of the rival.

Key Facts

  • Julian Champagnie is from Brooklyn, New York.
  • He attended Bishop Loughlin high school and played college basketball for St. John's University.
  • Champagnie currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA.
  • The Spurs are set to play the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals.
  • Champagnie scored 20 points in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • He made six out of ten 3-point shots in that deciding game.
  • Champagnie said he looks forward to playing against the Knicks in his hometown arena, Madison Square Garden.
  • Game 1 of the NBA Finals will be held in San Antonio on Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. ET.
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