New York Knicks Make Important Decision On Obi Toppin

Obi Toppin's spot on the New York Knicks' roster for the upcoming season has already been decided.

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ESPN reports that the Knicks have chosen to exercise Toppin's fourth-year option for the 2023–2024 season.

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Toppin, who was selected 8 overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, had a shaky first season with the Knicks in 2020–21

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averaging just 4.1 points and 2.2 rebounds in 11.0 minutes per contest.

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In 2021–22, he increased those totals to 9.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 17.1 minutes per game while playing in 72 games with 10 starts.

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In the season finale, Toppin also recorded his first-ever 40-point performance.

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Toppin has also scored at least ten points in back-to-back games, including 16 points in 21 minutes last Friday against the Detroit.

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On Wednesday night, the Knicks (2-1) will play the Charlotte Hornets at Madison Square Garden.

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