Obi Toppin
#1PF · Indiana Pacers
Height
6'9"
Weight
220 lbs
Age
28
College
Dayton
Experience
5 yrs
D-
C
C+
B-
N/A
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The Verdict on Obi, in One Read
On the field, Obi Toppin grades out as a middling PF for Indiana Pacers (C+ Impact). That places him 36th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D-), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is mixed (C Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsC-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 375 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 44.9% | 35.1% | 77.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 14 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 2.1 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakD+LongevityMid-CareerRecentD
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 14 | 9.0 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 44.9% | D- D- |
| 2024-25 | | 23 | 9.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 48.5% | D D |
| 2023-24 | | 17 | 10.9 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 54.1% | D+ D+ |
| 2022-23 |  | 11 | 7.0 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 42.9% | D- D- |
| 2021-22 | | 72 | 9.0 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 53.1% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 4/12 | vs DET | L 121-133 | 18 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-12 | 7-11 | -11 |
| Fri, 4/10 | vs PHI | L 94-105 | 19 | 7 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$45.0M
Guaranteed
$29.0M
AAV
$14.0M/yr
Guaranteed %64%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D-
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Obi Toppin's contract earns a D- Contract Value Index, sitting where comparable NBA deals tend to settle. At $14 million AAV over three years, the deal itself is structured reasonably for a complementary frontcourt piece, but Toppin's actual delivery undermines the value proposition considerably. Through 14 games in the 2025-26 season before injury, he produced 9.0 PPG, 4.1 RPG, and 2.1 APG—solid rotation-level numbers that align with his career 51.9% field goal percentage, yet nowhere near the impact you'd want from a $14 million annual commitment, especially on a team desperate for reliable contributors. At 28 years old and in his sixth NBA season, Toppin should be in or near his prime, but the foot surgery and three-month recovery timeline have shifted the entire contract calculus: you're now paying for a player whose durability is in genuine question, not his on-court efficiency. The Pacers' recent acquisitions in the frontcourt further signal that Indiana isn't holding his rotation spot or banking on his return to generate immediate value, leaving this deal in limbo between sunk cost and cautious rehabilitation. Until Toppin proves his foot has healed without lingering effects and reclaims consistent availability, the CVI grade reflects what it actually is—a mid-tier contract paying for a player who cannot stay on the floor, with three years remaining to prove otherwise.
Performance Analysis
C-
#36 of 84 Power Forwards
FC
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Obi's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Obi Compares at the Position
Obi Toppin ranks 36th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Obi between Tari Eason (C-) just ahead and Norchad Omier (D+) just behind.
Graded higher
Tari EasonHouston RocketsC-Julian ReeseWashington WizardsC-Brandon ClarkeMemphis GrizzliesC-Obi ToppinC-
Graded lower
Norchad OmierLos Angeles ClippersTransaction History
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About this player
Obi Toppin is a player in his 5th NBA season listed at PF for the Indiana Pacers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Obi Toppin, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D-, Performance C-, Sentiment C.
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