The Oklahoma City Thunder have surprisingly selected Serbian Nikola Topic as their Choice #12 of the 2024 NBA draft. The 18-year-old was considered a promising prospect who will redshirt next season as he recovers from a torn ACL.
Topic was a top international prospect, considered a powerful passer and who appears to be a good shooter. He will need to bulk up and completely rework his shot. He can drive to the basket with skill.
This selection has sparked a strong reaction among Thunder fans. Let’s take a look at some of the best social media posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, about this addition:
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