Even in his absence, it's becoming increasingly clear just how important Obi Toppin is to the Pacers.
Obi Toppin has only played three games for the Indiana Pacers this season and hasn't touched the court since October. Even so, his value has only gone up while he's been on the shelf, and he may be inching ever so close to untouchable for Indiana.
Obi Toppin is more important to the Pacers' success than many thought
In his first two full seasons in Indiana, Toppin showed a ton of improvement and proved that he is more than just a high-flyer.