World news – US – Knicks Land Brooklyn Obi Tobin original in the NBA Draft: “I’m ripping my city, it’s amazing.”

DAYTON, OH – FEBRUARY 28: Obi Toppin # 1 of the Dayton Flyers goes into immersion during the match . . . [] Against Davidson Wildcats at the UD Arena on February 28, 2020 in Dayton, Ohio. (Photo by Michael Hickey / Getty Images)

The Knicks got their man in the NBA draft and they didn’t have to trade to get it.

Obi Tobin, a 6-foot-9-foot Brooklyn native at high altitude who led Division 1 with 107 dives last season at Dayton, was still on the board when he picked the Knicks at No. . 8 So they kidnapped him.

While sitting at home with his parents, Ronnie and Obadiah, Tobin felt emotional and had to fight back the tears of joy.

â ?? I am very grateful and it is a blessing to be in this position, ???? He told ESPN: s Malika Andrews.

Knicks later added Kentucky keeper Emmanuel Quickley via No.. 25 selection. Will join Wildcats Julius Randle, former Kevin Knox and former Kentucky aide Kenny Payne on the Knicks List.

Toppin has ties to the Knicks as he signed with CAA, the former employer of President Leon Rose and his chief advisor, William « Worldwide » ???? Wesley. Heâ ?? He trains in South Jersey with Rick Bronson, who is close to Wesley and Rose.

Tobin spent two years in Ossining (N.. . s. ) High school and coach Mike Casey is thrilled that protà © gà © comes home.

â ?? It will bring a lot of energy and a lot of personality that New Yorkers will love, ???? Casey said.

Toppin averaged 20 points, 7. 5 rebounds and 2. 2 assists in every game last season at Dayton, while shooting 63. 3 percent from the field ranked fifth nationally. He won the A-10 Best Player and won the Naismith and Wooden Awards.

Tobin was the driving force behind the Dayton team which was 29-2 overall and ideally 18-0 in A-10 heading to the Brooklyn Convention Championship. Dayton’s two losses came in overtime in neutral courts. The pilots were an expected number. The number one NCAA Championship seed before being canceled.

â ?? He was a 6-2 keeper in high school but he’s an explosive athlete who can finish the basket with either of his hands, ???? ESPNâ ?? Jay Bellas said on air. â € Lob threat runner edge. He’s got 77 percent in transition and he can really go out and run.

– Reminds me a little of Amarâ ?? e Stoudemire the way he plays. Dipping tip, dipping, behold he runs on the floor and can dip it with hands. . . . He can turn away and shoot from 3, a shot just under 40 percent. He can pick up and pop, he can pick up and roll, the only question is his lateral speed in the exit to guard the pick and roll. â €

Tobina’s mother, Ronnie, grandparents, aunts and other family members often attended his games, surrounded by family, ???? Casey said.

â ?? And it turns out because this really speaks to the kind of guy and guy he’s become and has taken on this character as one of the team leaders at Dayton, a ???? Casey said.

â ?? A lot of times you see men who are really in control and lose their soul to compete and play, ???? Christian said. “He has this true star spirit that I think people will really love as they get to know him more. I think the best always have that, they have something a little different and not about themselves. I don’t know if he’s like inner arrogance, but he got it. â €

I work in basketball and tennis and contribute to the New York Times, New Jersey Advance Media, and newspapers around the country.. I am also the author of two books and

I work in basketball and tennis and contribute to the New York Times, New Jersey Advance Media, and newspapers around the country.. I am also an award-winning book author and filmmaker. My family lives in Manhattan with our dog.

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