Obadiah Richard "Obi" Toppin famously known as Obi Toppin is an American Basketball Player. His last match was for the Dayton Flyers of the Atlantic 10 Conference and now aiming to turn pro, Obi is ranked #9 by ESPN at the 2020 NBA draft below Isaac Okoro and above Onyeka Okongwu.
Richard was born on 4th March 1998 under the star sign Pisces. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and raised in Bushwick alongside his brother Jacob Toppin. His father is also named Obadiah Toppin and his mother is Roni Toppin.
Obi Toppin joined the New York Knicks in 2020 and signed a deal for 4 years, totaling $34.4 million. This includes a $7.4 million bonus he got when he signed and yearly salaries of $8.2 million, $9.1 million, $10.1 million, and $11 million. His contract is set up in a special way. If he achieves certain goals, like becoming an All-Star or being the Most Improved Player, he can earn even more each year.
Obi Toppin rocking the Airpods SOURCE: Instagram@obitoppin_1 In terms of his overall money situation, Obi Toppin's net worth is estimated to be around $5 million. This comes from not just his NBA salary, but also from sponsorships and other earnings he gets. So, his contract gives him a chance to earn extra money by performing well, and his total worth includes all the money he makes from basketball and related opportunities.
The Dayton graduate is still single and hasn't been seen in any relationship to date. Although he might have dated a few people in his life, he hasn't mentioned any information regarding the matter in any media. He is very secretive about his personal affairs and likes to keep them to himself.
Obi Toppin 190 dunks for the Flyers SOURCE: Instagram@obitoppin_1 Furthermore, his social sites also don't reveal anything about anyone special besides his mother whom he loves and adores.
The younger brother of Obi is also a basketball player who currently plays for Kentucky Wildcats. Prior to the Wildcats, he played for the Rams at Rhode Island.
Obi Toppin Brother SOURCE: RICentral Both the siblings played the role of forwards in the court and have a similar level of enthusiasm on the court. The blood runs in the family since their father also played professional basketball in his active career for the Brooklyn Kings and the Harlem Strong Dogs.
The 6' 9'' was born in Brooklyn, New York City, and was raised in Bushwick before moving to Melbourne, Florida. He attended Heritage High School as a freshman and transferred to Melbourne Central Catholic High School a year later.
In the final year of his high school, the brothers along with her mother moved to Ossining, New York where he enrolled at Ossining High School. After finishing high school, he joined Mt Zion Preparatory School for a post-graduate year since he didn't receive any NCAA Division I offers.
After some incredible performances in his post-graduation year, he received offers from Rhode Island, George Town, Georgia, Texas A&M, Minnesota, and Texas Tech but ultimately decided to enroll at the University of Dayton.
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