Before the New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin reentered the fold for his first game since Dec. 7, head coach Tom Thibodeau had said he wanted to pick his spots and not disrupt the flow that the team had going as they brought a four-game winning streak into Monday.
“We’re always gonna prioritize the team, but Obi can add a lot to our team,” the Knicks coach said. “So, whatever opportunities you get, get in there and play well.
“I think that if things aren’t going well, you’re more likely to change, but you also don’t want to disrupt the group, not at the expense of one individual. I think you want to incorporate him and get him acclimated again, but not at the expense of the group.”
