Obi Toppin can be a great small-ball five, but if the Indiana Pacers rely on it too much once he comes back, it can backfire due to his lack of size and for defensive reasons. The Pacers need to shore up their center depth and just use Toppin as a small-ball center sparingly.
Obi Toppin is going to play a big role upon his return
The Dayton alum has been out of action since suffering a foot injury against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Oct. 26. He is going to be out for a few months and is expected to return in February at the earliest.