The New York Knicks held no selections heading into Thursday’s NBA Draft. Some had speculated that the Knicks would trade their high-flying, reserve forward Obi Toppin for a pick, perhaps a second-rounder. After the festivities concluded, rather than getting rid of one Toppin, New York added another.
Late last night, they signed his brother Jacob Toppin (Kentucky) and Jaylen Martin (Overtime Elite) to two-way contracts. Let’s met them!
JACOB TOPPIN
Much like his older brother Obi, Jacob Toppin can catch some air. The 6’9” Ossining, NY native switched from Rhode Island to the University of Kentucky ahead of the 2020-21 season and spent three years as a Wildcat.