Heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, Nikola Topic has been ranked among the high-IQ players. This is reflected in his playmaking and passing abilities. The 18-year-old has high potential as a primary facilitator.
After falling to 12th due to a torn ACL, the Oklahoma City Thunder must be patient with Topic as he will miss the 2024-25 season to recover from his knee injury.
But Topic’s basketball knowledge was put to good use in the form of a TikTok. He was featured in a video where he was asked to name European NBA players.
The 18-year-old showed off his rich library of names, as several players he mentioned were either NBA bubble players with short stints or players who played before his time.
This is a fun video that shows a bit of Topic’s personality. It’s obvious that he’s a basketball expert and that obsession coupled with his work ethic gives him a chance to train for the Thunder.
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