Obi Toppin, New York Knicks. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Knicks are starting to see some progress from their rookie Obi Toppin. Coinciding with the team’s ascension in the Eastern Conference has been the development of their young players. It’s been a nearly perfect balance of winning and youth development.
Even in this magical season, there have been some blemishes along the way, the most obtrusive of which has been the development of Obi Toppin.
New York Knicks: Obi Toppin’s career thus far
We all know the pre-draft narrative: “NBA-ready” prospect, “Plug and play” “Rookie of The Year candidate”, all of the labels around Obi Toppin which really shouldn’t have been there in the first place.