Okay, so I got curious today about whether J.T. Toppin is related to Obi Toppin. You know, ’cause they’re both basketball players and share the same last name. So, I went on a little internet deep dive. Here’s how it went down:
First Stop: Google Search
I started with the most obvious thing – a simple Google search. I typed in “J.T. Toppin Obi Toppin related”. The results popped up, and I started scrolling through.
Digging Through Articles
I skipped past some, some were obviously talking about other Toppins. I was looking for something solid that directly compared the two or mentioned a family connection.
Checking Out News Sites
I figured a legit news site or sports blog would be the best bet. I avoided places that, you know, didn’t seem super credible. No weird clickbait stuff.
Social Media… Maybe?
I even considered checking social media, like Twitter, but honestly, that can be a rabbit hole of misinformation, so I took it with a grain of salt, if I used it at all.
Putting the Pieces Together
After looking around a bit, I eventually realized there isn’t a concrete answer.

My Conclusion (For Now)
So, after my little investigation, I couldn’t find anything definitive saying they’re brothers, cousins, or anything. Seems like it’s just a coincidence they have the same last name. Could be wrong, though! Maybe something will pop up later. But for now, I’m chalking it up to just sharing a name.