Obi Toppin is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Indiana Pacers. He was selected by the New York Knicks with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.
Toppin attended Ossining High School in New York, where he led the team to championship victory for the first time in 10 years and earned all-state honors as a senior. He then played two seasons of college basketball for the University of Dayton from 2018 to 2020. With his impressive performances at Dayton, he was named the Atlantic 10 Conference Rookie of the Year. In his sophomore season, Toppin had a breakout year, averaging 20 points, 7.5 rebounds and shooting 63% from the field. He won the major National Player of the Year awards and helped lead Dayton to a 29-2 record and No. 3 ranking in the final AP Top 25 poll.
After declaring for the NBA draft following his sophomore season, Toppin was selected by his hometown team, the New York Knicks. As an NBA rookie in the 2020-2021 season, he played limited minutes off the bench behind All-Star Julius Randle. He averaged 4.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in just 11 minutes per game during the regular season. Toppin showed flashes of promise when given extended playing time, like when he scored a career-high 20 points against the Indiana Pacers in May 2021.
In the next two seasons, Toppin increased the court time to 15+ minutes. In these seasons he averaged 9.0 points and 7.4 points respectively. Also in his second season with the Knicks, he was the winner of the 2022 NBA Dunk Slam Contest.
He was then traded to the Indiana Pacers in July 2023. He has now joined Jalen Smith, and Aaron Nesmith for the 2023-24 season. Still just 23 years old, Toppin has a high ceiling if he continues developing his game. With his work ethic and athletic gifts, the former college Player of the Year is poised for a breakout in his fourth year as he helps the Pacers to go deep in the season.
Obi Toppin Height
Toppin stands at 6 feet 9 inches tall, giving him great size for the power forward position. His height is advantageous on both ends of the court. On offense, it allows him to shoot over smaller defenders with ease. He can also use his size to grab offensive rebounds and finish through contact at the rim. Toppin has buried 171 three-pointers in his career as of November 2023, a testament to his ability to stretch the floor despite his stature.
Obi Toppin Wingspan
Toppin has an impressive 7 foot 2 inch wingspan. This massive reach helps him in several facets of the game. His long arms allow him to snatch rebounds in crowds with ease. He is also able to finish powerfully at the rim, even over defenders, thanks to his expansive wingspan. Toppin can stretch up and throw down dynamic dunks by extending his lengthy arms.
Obi Toppin Position
Toppin plays the power forward position for the Indiana Pacers. Over three seasons with the New York Knicks, he has provided a spark off the bench with his athleticism and inside-out scoring ability. Though playing limited minutes, he has shown potential as an energetic big man who can throw down dunks and stretch the floor.
FAQs
A. Obi Toppin is 25 years old as of November 2023.
A. Up to the end of the 2022-23 season, Obi Toppin had grabbed 629 rebounds in his career.
A.The net worth of Obi Toppin is around $5 million
A. Obi Toppin’s younger brother is Jacob Toppin, who played college basketball for Kentucky.
