DAYTON, OH - FEBRUARY 11: Obi Toppin #1 of the Dayton Flyers reacts in the first half of a game against the Rhode Island Rams at UD Arena on February 11, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. Dayton defeated Rhode Island 81-67. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Which NBA players provide a glimpse into the potential of New York Knicks draft pick Obi Toppin?
As it does with every NBA Draft, hope springs eternal, as the New York Knicks selected Dayton Flyers high-flyer Obi Toppin with the eighth pick on Wednesday night. As fans look ahead and dream of what Toppin could be, it’s important to note that it’s extremely rare for a prospect to come in and completely re-define the paradigm of what we can reasonably expect from an NBA player.