Tag: Obi Toppin
Obi Toppin: “Drew’s the best defensive player in this league I feel like”
Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin thinks very highly of Andrew Nembhard as a defender (averaging a career-high 1.3 SPG). (via Indiana Pacers): “Drew’s the best...
Toppin scores 34 as Pacers stun Timberwolves in overtime thriller
Obi Toppin delivered a season-high 34 points, including the game-winning three-pointer, as the Indiana Pacers secured a 132-130 overtime victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves...
Toppin scores 31 as Pacers rally past Wizards in OT
Obi Toppin delivered a season-high 31 points and 10 rebounds as the Indiana Pacers erased a 19-point deficit to defeat the Washington Wizards 134-130...
Carlisle commends Toppin’s improved physicality, defense, rebounding
Obi Toppin's four-year, $60 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, signed during free agency, is proving to be a smart investment as he continues...
Obi Toppin: I’m definitely gonna lock into rebounding the ball
Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin has been focused on getting more rebounds individually/as a team to help win games (averaging 6.2 RPG over...
Obi Toppin: I wanna be able to guard 1-5/switch on anybody
Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin is focused on bringing defensive versatility during 2024-25. (via Indiana Pacers): “Being able to guard 1-5. Being able to guard...
Obi Toppin returns to Pacers on $60M deal
The Indiana Pacers have successfully retained forward Obi Toppin, securing his services with a substantial four-year, $60 million contract. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski,...
Obi Toppin: “I feel like New York always had the identity of being a...
Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin believes that the group has to match the New York Knicks’ physicality in their upcoming Eastern Conference Second...
Obi Toppin: Pascal Siakam coming here with the experience he has was big for...
Here’s Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin discussing why Pascal Siakam’s playoff experience is so important to the group (defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4-2...
Myles Turner: I didn’t realize how well Obi Toppin can shoot the ball
Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner believes that Obi Toppin is playing super consistent basketball right now (averaging 15.8 PPG/5.8 RPG/1.8 APG/1.0 SPG/1.0 BPG/65.3% FG/47.8%...
Obi Toppin: Our team thinks we can really fight to get far in the...
Here’s Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin on how Pascal Siakam can help the group make some noise during the postseason. (via Indiana Pacers): “Having Pascal...
Rick Carlisle: Obi Toppin loves being a part of something that’s bigger than him
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle is tremendously proud of the professionalism that Obi Toppin has displayed since being moved to a bench role. (via...
Obi Toppin discusses keeping his balance when taking jump shots
Indiana Pacers power forward Obi Toppin says that head coach Rick Carlisle is working with him on improving his jumper (30.6% 3-PT). (via Indiana Pacers): “For...
Obi Toppin reflects on departure from Knicks following trade to Pacers
After spending three years with the New York Knicks, Obi Toppin recently shared his thoughts on his departure from the team following his trade...
Obi Toppin: “I feel like me and Myles can be pretty good together”
New Indiana Pacer Obi Toppin is confident of the power forward-center combo Myles Turner brings next to him on the floor. (via Indiana Pacers): “He does...
