Former Michigan Football Star Obi Ezeh, Dies Suddenly at 36
Former Michigan State football star linebacker Obi Eze has died at just 36 years old, his mother announced on social media Sunday. “Only mine! My Obi. My #2. My heart. My father’s heart. My silent giant!” his mother, Nkeshi, posted on Facebook. “I am the grandson of the elephant. May you journey well towards your […]
Ex-Knick Obi Toppin set to face old team in playoffs with Pacers
The No. 1 draft pick from the Leon Rose-era Knicks will be on the other side in the second round of the playoffs. Former lottery pick Obi Toppin has been a regular contributor since his first season with the Pacers, scoring a postseason career-high 21 points off the bench in Thursday night’s clincher Game 6 […]
Knicks laugh as Obi Toppin’s showboating dunk goes horribly wrong
Obi Toppin received two thumbs down from Julius Randle and zero points as the Knicks briefly transitioned to a dunk contest in a 125-111 loss to the Pacers. Toppin, a former Knicks and perennial high flyer, returned to the Garden for the second time on Saturday after the Knicks traded the forward this offseason, but […]
Ex-Knick Obi Toppin gets pleasant reception from Garden faithful
Obi Toppin saw the reception RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley received when they returned to the Garden last month, and expected the same from the former fan favorites. The latter two former Knicks drew standing ovations and video tributes when they returned to the Raptors on Jan. 20 for the first time since being sent […]