Usually by this point in the season, fans and teams have seen enough tape to know what to expect from their lottery pick. They may not show it on a day-to-day basis, but most of the players taken in the first 14 picks have put on some display of their talents and skills. For Obi Toppin, this is not fully true; it’s also not necessarily his fault. Toppin came into the league as a freak athlete heralded as the next Amar’e Stoudemire for his quick-leaping and explosiveness around the rim. But outside of a few plays every few games, Toppin has not been able to showcase all of his potential and strengths.
Don’t write off Obi Toppin
