The Knicks are keeping it in the family.
Toppin’s complaint about a lack of playing time sparked the argument — the third-year forward scored 18 points in 31 minutes in Game 1 against the Heat when star forward Julius Randle was injured, but was only on the floor for six minutes in Game 4.
Obi, who was selected by the Knicks with the No. 8 pick in the 2020 draft before players like Indiana guard Tyrese Haliburton and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, has not emerged as a star in three seasons in New York. The former Dayton star has only averaged 14.7 minutes a game, putting up seven points and three rebounds per in that limited time.Corey Sipkin for the NY POSTObi, 24, has flashed stellar athleticism and improved three-point shooting over his tenure with the Knicks, but has heard his name in trade rumors this offseason as the franchise looks for aNow, the Knicks have signed their young forward’s brother, perhaps in an effort to mend the relationship.
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