US EditionThunder prospect Nikola Topic makes his G League debut after knee injury, cancer treatment
Nikola Topic scored seven points and dished out seven assists in 16 minutes during his first game back after chemotherapy and ACL rehab with OKC Blue.
- On Monday, the 20-year-old Serbian guard returned to play for the OKC Blue, with seven points and seven assists in 16 minutes during a 137-135 overtime win at the Paycom Center.
- Having completed chemotherapy last month, the No. 12 pick in 2024 missed his rookie season after tearing an ACL and was diagnosed with cancer.
- Receiving a standing ovation, Nikola Topic checked in with about six minutes left in the first quarter and immediately assisted Payton Sandford during his first touch.
- While his future workload is undecided, Thunder coaching staff praised Topic's professionalism and mental toughness, calling his game a strong first step in his return-to-play protocol.
- Having played little over the past two years, Nikola Topic's return follows ACL rehab and three rounds of chemotherapy, with MD Anderson doctors described as extremely positive about his outlook.
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Thunder's Nikola Topic makes G League debut after cancer treatment
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic has made his NBA G League debut after recovering from a major knee injury and undergoing cancer treatment. Topic had seven points and seven assists in 16 minutes for the Oklahoma City Blue in their 137-135 overtime victory over the Sioux Falls Skyforce on Monday night. READ: NBA: Nikola Topic out at least 4 weeks after testicular procedure Thunder coach Mark Daigneault praised Topic in …
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Thunder prospect Nikola Topic makes his G League debut after knee injury, cancer treatment
Oklahoma City Thunder prospect Nikola Topic has made his NBA G League debut after recovering from a major knee injury and undergoing cancer treatment.
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