‘Cursed Serbs’: After Nikola Jokic’s Dominant NBA Display, Another ‘Nikola’ Strikes Fear Into Fans’ Hearts in Viral Video

From tennis to basketball, Serbs dominate the sports world in every field. Although the former central republic of Yugoslavia has only 6 million inhabitants, it has provided enormous talent to the NBA. One of them is the Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic who led his team to its first championship.

After Nikola Jokic ended a 47-year drought in Denver last season, a viral video of another Serbian player is scaring NBA fans. And given the hype surrounding this young gun, many believe this is the rise of another Nikola in the NBA world.

Nikola Jokic’s impressive feat in the NBA Finals

The five-time NBA All-Star changed the basketball landscape with his stellar performance in the 2023 NBA Finals. The Serbian led the Nuggets to a 94-89 victory over the Miami Heat, recording 28 points and 16 rebounds. He broke several records in his wake, including topping the charts for total points scored, rebounds and assists in a single playoff season. He impacted the game on both ends of the court and deservedly received final MVP honors. After his superb performance in the NBA Finals, a viral clip from the SuperCup took the league by storm.

First Nikola Jokic and now Nikola Topic are here to rule the league. The 6-foot-5 point guard possesses a remarkable combination of a strong frame and ball-handling ability, making him adept at creating himself in practice. Additionally, he can quickly change speed and direction, catching defenders off guard.

The 18-year-old is also an exceptional transition passer, with the ability to initiate offense off defensive rebounds. The Serbian averaged 15.3 points, 5.1 assists and 3.7 rebounds during the FIBA ​​U18 European Championship 2023. He won the tournament MVP for his superb performance of 24 points and 8 assists which led the Serbian team past Spain in the final.

Another “Nikola” soon to lead the hardwood

As the viral video of the future NBA draft pick went viral, it garnered mixed responses from fans. One fan pointed out the recent trend of Serbians – Nikola Jokic and Nikola Jovic – dominating the basketball landscape.

One user brought up Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic’s success in the NBA and hinted at how Nikola Topic could become the best PG in the league.

Speaking of the greatest point guards, one user compared Topic’s game to Stephen Curry’s moves.

Team Serbia finished second at the 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup, after being stunned by eventual champions Germany.

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But one user said Serbia could return with an even better team at the Olympics next summer.