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Knicks fans want to see more of Obi Toppin, but fit is a problem

Obi Toppin of the Knicks attempts a shot against the Bucks at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Credit: Jim McIsaac

While the Knicks have searched for a way to jump-start the starting lineup there is one answer for an energy infusion that would jolt the crowd and has proven to be successful this season.

But it won’t happen.

The crowd regularly chants for Obi Toppin to enter the game, roar at his every athletic move on either end of the floor and hold their collective breath as he takes off, outracing guards as he seeks an outlet pass for another highlight-reel dunk.