Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić will reportedly make his NBA debut in Thursday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, according to the team’s injury report. Topić has been out since October after receiving chemotherapy treatment after being diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Topić was assigned to the OKC Blue on Sunday and played in two G League games, averaging 14.5 points and 5.5 assists through two games with the OKC Blue.
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The 20-year-old has yet to make his NBA debut since being drafted with the 12th overall pick in the 2024 draft. Topić missed his rookie season and essentially had a redshirt rookie season after partially tearing his ACL before the draft. He played in the Summer League and preseason before his diagnoses this year.
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