Nigerian star Obi Toppin to stay with Indiana Pacers on 4 year, $60M deal

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 16:09 - 30 June 2024

Obi Toppin has reportedly agreed to a $60M deal to stay with the Indiana Pacers until 2028.

Obi Toppin, a restricted free agent, plans to sign a four-year contract extension with the Indiana Pacers worth $60 million, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Toppin had a breakout season with the Pacers, averaging 10.3 points and shooting 57.3% from the field in 21.1 minutes per game, making him a valuable contributor off the bench for the Eastern Conference finalists.

ESPN Sources: Restricted free agent F Obi Toppin intends to sign a four-year, $60 million contract to stay with the Indiana Pacers. Toppin emerged as a top bench contributor for the Eastern Conference finalists. pic.twitter.com/sJP8q5prJe
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2024

He excelled as a play-finisher, throwing down 101 dunks and shooting a career-best 40.3% from three-point range.

The Pacers acquired Toppin from the New York Knicks last summer in exchange for two second-round picks. Toppin was originally drafted by the Knicks with the eighth overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft.