Obi Toppin
#1PF · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 375 | 8.5 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 51.9% | 35.1% | 77.6% |
| 2025-26 | 13 | 9.1 | 4.2 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 44.1% | 25.9% | 84.6% |
| 2024-25 | 23 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 48.5% | 32.1% | 69.4% |
| 2023-24 | 17 | 10.9 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 54.1% | 35.7% | 76.0% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$29.0M
AAV
$9.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Obi Toppin's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a slightly below-market contract, earning a D+ CVI grade. At $9.7M per year over 3 years, this is a role player contract. Obi's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 28 years old, Obi is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Obi to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Obi Toppin earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 375 career games, Obi has averaged 8.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Obi's strongest metric is FG% at 5193.9, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.2, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Obi ranks 61st in overall performance. Obi will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
Toppin's injury absence and recent return have diminished fan enthusiasm significantly. On-court production remains underwhelming, with C-grade performance failing to impress critics. At $9.7M annually, he's increasingly viewed as an overpaid depth piece rather than starter. Extended injury recovery dominates narrative, raising durability and consistency concerns moving forward. Fan confidence has eroded; most expect continued bench role rather than meaningful contributions.
Transaction History
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