With Obi Toppin’s return imminent, which could be as early as Monday’s home against the Milwaukee Bucks, the big question begging for an answer is who should he replace in the New York Knicks nine-man rotation?
In Toppin’s 15-game absence due to a non-displaced right fibula head fracture, Jericho Sims took his spot in the second unit and has fared well, especially on the defensive end.
While Sims’ numbers next to Isaiah Hartenstein weren’t eye-popping: 2.5 points and 3.8 rebounds in 11.5 minutes, his switchability on defense has endeared him to Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau.