The New York Knicks wanted to present the fans with a gift before the game against Charlotte Hornets. They won the match against the Hornets. However, this was not the only reason the fans got excited. The picking up of Obi Toppin’s 4th-year option by the New York Knicks made the fans go crazy. This deal would be keeping him under the contract throughout the rest of the season.

As per the reports, the Knicks have completed the deal of the power forward way before the Oct. 31 deadline. He would be paid a near about $6.8 million for the next season. Toppin was drafted by New York Knicks as the 8th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The durability of the young power forward is what made the New York Knicks go for the move. The NBA Slam Dunk Contest 2022 champion is averaging 9.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists each game. His averages have also gone up in comparison to last year, with a percentage of 57.1 from the field and 33.3 from deep.

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He missed 30 games due to injuries in his three-year career with the New York Knicks. However, Obi Toppin became a vital part of the team and has shown serious potential in becoming a master of the game.

Knicks Fans’ reaction to the deal of Toppin

The deal made the Knicks’ fans go crazy.

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The comments of the fan showed the level of satisfaction they got with the news of Obi Toppin. With a career average of 6.8 points, 0.8 assists, and 3 rebounds over 14.3 minutes per game, Toppin is a wonderful addition to an already dangerous side of the New York Knicks.

However, the New York Knicks would be looking forward to picking up the options for Quinten Grimes & Immanuel Quickly after the completion of the deal of Obi Toppin. They are both on rookie deals and so won’t cost them a fortune.

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There are a huge number of young and talented players available on the bench of Knicks. And the team are looking dangerous with the combination of young talents and veteran players like Julius Randle, Coach Thibodeau, and Derrick Rose. With this side, they are definitely a contender for the playoff spot and fans can expect solid performances from them.