Nikola Topic has made a notable impression in his NBA Summer League debut and subsequent games with the Oklahoma City Thunder. In his first outing, Topic scored 14 points on 54% shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range, along with 4 assists, 2 steals, and 1 rebound. His performance was characterized by confident ball-handling and effective playmaking. In his second Summer League game, despite shooting difficulties where he converted only 2 of 13 field goal attempts but made 7 of 8 free throws, Topic contributed 11 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, and 3 steals. He continued to show versatility with a third performance tallying 7 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Observers have noted his poise and ability to make the right decisions on the floor, suggesting he has the potential to be a valuable asset for the Thunder moving forward.
Bobby Marks on Nikola Topic: “I had a scout tell me that he would have been a top 5 pick in this year's draft" 👀 h/t @ohnohedidnt24 https://t.co/if7wjyd8bg
Thunder phenom Nikola Topic showing off his passing ability off to Branden Carlson for the SLAM 👀 https://t.co/zOK7tx9tWK
.@BuzelisMatas (22.5ppg & 5rpg) put on a show in Year 2 at Summer League 🔥 https://t.co/8DO9v6Z9av