Obi Toppin of the Knicks takes a shot over Jahlil Okafor of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on Friday in Detroit. Credit: Getty Images/Gregory Shamus
The Knicks embarked on a new era Friday night in Detroit after nine months off, guided by new head coach in Tom Thibodeau while trying to play through the pandemic.
One newcomer on the court burdened by the expectations of the long-struggling franchise is Obi Toppin, the latest lottery pick to be tasked with trying to raise the level of the Knicks. In his first appearance with the team Friday, he came off the bench to face the Pistons.