Knicks target and New York native Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers reacts after a dunk in the second half of a game against the George Washington Colonials at UD Arena on March 7, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton defeated George Washington 76-51. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The New York Knicks lucked out with Obi Toppin falling into their laps.
The New York Knicks entered the 2020 NBA Draft lottery with legitimate hopes of landing a top pick. After the disappointment for missing the #1 overall pick and a chance at Zion Williamson in 2019, the team was hopeful their luck would improve the following season.