As forward Obi Toppin enters free agency, Indiana Pacers general manager says the team 'Would like to continue the relationship'
INDIANAPOLIS — Forward Obi Toppin is entering free agency after a successful first season with the Indiana Pacers, and his situation is worth monitoring. The Pacers talked a lot about how well they believed Toppin would fit in offensively after trading two second-round picks for him last summer, and he was a great piece on that end of the court.
Now, he's entering restricted free agency. If the Pacers submit a qualifying offer — a one year, $7.74 million offer sheet — to Toppin, he will be a restricted free agent. That would give Indiana the right of first refusal in restricted free agency, meaning they could match any contract Toppin signs with another team and keep him if they want to.
General manager Chad Buchanan addressed Toppin's free agency at his end-of-season exit interview last week. "I thought Obi had a tremendous year for us. He brings a lot of things that we look for and qualities in a person. He loves being in the gym, he loves being a part of a team," Buchanan began. "Brings a great attitude, great smile, a great infectious energy every day — which adds to your culture and adds to the vibe of your team."in July last year.
In the postseason, Toppin averaged 10.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. He filled in several roles for the Pacers on the big stage, from backup four to a five man in smaller lineups to a key cog in bigger units with three frontcourt pieces. Yet he fit naturally in all of them despite some defensive hiccups.
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