The New York Knicks announced Thursday that they had assigned Obi Toppin to the G League to ramp up his on-court activity for his imminent return.
Toppin practiced with the Westchester Knicks but will fly to Toronto to join his NBA club in time for Friday’s game against the Raptors.
The reigning NBA Slam Dunk champion sat out for the 14th straight game Wednesday night when the Knicks barely beat the San Antonio Spurs, 117-114. Toppin was on the active lineup, but New York coach Tom Thibodeau opted not to play him.
“We’re gonna ramp him up and then he’s gonna play, yeah.