Obi Toppin is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Indiana Pacers in the NBA. He is a power forward known for his athleticism and scoring ability. Before joining the NBA, Toppin played college basketball for the Dayton Flyers, where he achieved significant recognition for his performance and contributions to the team.
On March 4, 1998, Obadiah Richard Toppin Jr., known as Obi Toppin, was born. He would later become a professional basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the NBA, playing as a power forward after a college career with the Dayton Flyers.
In 1999, Lamar Odom achieved first team All-Atlantic 10 honors, an honor Obi Toppin would later repeat.
In late November 2019, Obi Toppin led Dayton to second place at the 2019 Maui Invitational Tournament, averaging 22.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks over three games. He was recognized as Atlantic 10 Player of the Week and National Player of the Week by NBC Sports.
In 2019, after his red-shirt freshman season, Obi Toppin declared for the 2019 NBA draft without hiring an agent. After working out for several NBA teams, he withdrew from the draft to return to Dayton.
On January 11, 2020, Obi Toppin sprained his left ankle during a win against UMass, but continued to play.
On February 22, 2020, Obi Toppin scored his 1,000th career point during an 80–70 win over Duquesne, scoring 28 points.
On November 18, 2020, Obi Toppin was selected as the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the New York Knicks.
In 2020, Obi Toppin was joined by Jalen Smith, Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith and Jordan Nwora, all selected in the 2020 NBA draft, as members of the Indiana Pacers
On January 13, 2021, Obi Toppin returned from an injury sustained in his NBA debut, playing in a 109–116 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.
On April 8, 2022, Obi Toppin recorded a then-career-high 35 points and 2 steals in a 114–92 win over the Washington Wizards.
In 2022, Obi Toppin won the 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest after being the runner-up the previous year.
In his sophomore year, 2022, Obi Toppin won the NBA Slam Dunk Contest.
On April 5, 2023, Obi Toppin scored 32 points with 6 assists in a win over the Indiana Pacers.
In June 2023, Obi Toppin's brother, Jacob Toppin, who played college basketball for Kentucky, was signed by the Knicks.
On July 7, 2023, Obi Toppin was traded to the Indiana Pacers for two future second-round picks, one day after his brother signed with the Knicks.
Obi Toppin finished the 2023-24 season averaging career highs as the main backup to Pascal Siakam.
On January 26, 2024, Obi Toppin recorded a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds, including a game-winning layup in a 133–131 win over the Phoenix Suns.
On July 6, 2024, Obi Toppin re-signed with the Pacers on a four-year, $60 million contract.
On March 17, 2025, Obi Toppin scored a season-high 34 points, including 12 in overtime and the game-winning three-pointer, to snap Minnesota's eight-game winning streak in a 132-130 overtime win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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