
#44SG · Oklahoma City Thunder
Height
6'6"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
20
Experience
0 yrs
Wingspan
6'5.5"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8" × 9"
Grade this player:
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | ![]() | 5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43.8% | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| 2025-26 | ![]() | 5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 4/28 | @ PHX | W 131-122 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Sat, 4/25 | @ PHX | W 121-109 | 1 | 0 |
Length
3 years
Total Value
$10.6M
Guaranteed
$10.6M
AAV
$3.5M/yr
Nikola Topic's contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder earns a C CVI — roughly what you'd expect for this level of production and salary. Nikola's production is currently below the league median for shooting guards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $3.5M average annual value ranks as minimum-level money for the shooting guard market. The production lines up closely with the price tag, which is essentially paying fair market value. At 20, Nikola has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Nikola Topic earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 5 games, Nikola is contributing 3.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in his role. Nikola's best relative area is FG% at 43.8, though it still falls below the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 3.2 (shooting guard median: 15.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Nikola ranks 96th. At 20, Nikola is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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| Sun, 4/19 | vs PHX | W 119-84 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Mon, 4/13 | vs PHX | L 103-135 | 39 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 8-16 | 2-5 | -18 |
| Sat, 4/11 | @ DEN | L 107-127 | 39 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 6-12 | 2-3 | -17 |
| Wed, 4/8 | @ LAL | W 123-87 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0 |
Nikola Topic enters the 2025-26 season carrying a sentiment grade of D, reflecting the complex dynamics surrounding his public perception as both an inspirational figure and unproven basketball talent. The Serbian guard's extraordinary personal journey—overcoming testicular cancer and chemotherapy to reach the NBA—has generated tremendous admiration and sympathetic media coverage that elevates his profile far beyond what his on-court production would typically warrant. However, his assignment to OKC Blue in the G-League signals that basketball evaluators view him as a long-term developmental project rather than a ready contributor for a Thunder team with championship aspirations. While Topic has become something of a fan favorite due to his resilience and compelling backstory, the harsh reality is that sentiment doesn't translate to rotation minutes in the NBA's most competitive environments. The disconnect between his emotional appeal and basketball readiness creates a unique dynamic where Topic's perception is simultaneously uplifting and sobering—celebrated for his character while questioned for his immediate NBA viability. For Oklahoma City's front office, managing expectations around Topic will be crucial as they balance his developmental timeline with a fanbase emotionally invested in his success story.