It’s been done. A little over three years after the New York Knicks drafted Obi Toppin with the No. 8 overall draft pick, the 25-year-old was traded to the Pacers for two future second-round picks.
Reports surfaced a couple of weeks ago about Toppin’s frustration with his limited role and his desire for a trade. Many thought that the Knicks would include Toppin in a trade that would give New York a 2023 draft pick, but the front office stayed quiet. Once the draft concluded, the Knicks did sign Toppin’s younger brother to a two-way contract.