Nikola Topic
#44SG · Oklahoma City Thunder
Day-to-Day
Height
6'6"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
20
Experience
0 yrs
Wingspan
6'5.5"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8" × 9"
D-
F
C+
D-
N/A
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The Verdict on Nikola, in One Read
On the field, Nikola Topic grades out as a middling SG for Oklahoma City Thunder (C+ Impact). That places him 102nd of 147 graded shooting guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D- Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it a slight overpay (D-), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is sharply negative (F Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a prospect, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD
| 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 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 5/29 | @ SAS | L 91-118 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | -1 |
| Wed, 5/27 | vs SAS | W 127-114 | 1 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$18.1M
Guaranteed
$10.6M
AAV
$5.2M/yr
Guaranteed %59%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D-
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Nikola Topic's contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder is graded as a D- CVI. At $5.2M per year, the team is currently paying more than the on-court production warrants — a gap that needs to close for this deal to work out. Nikola's production is currently below the league median for shooting guards, which is the main factor pulling the CVI grade down. His $5.2M average annual value ranks as role player money for the shooting guard market. The concern here is the gap between production and cost — the team is paying a premium above the player's on-court 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.
Performance Analysis
D
#102 of 147 Shooting Guards
FCA+
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 102nd. At 20, Nikola is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Nikola's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Nikola Compares at the Position
Nikola Topic ranks 102nd of 147 graded shooting guards by performance. That slots Nikola between Jahmai Mashack (D) just ahead and Antonio Reeves (D) just behind.
Graded higher
Jahmai MashackMemphis GrizzliesDJohn TonjeBoston CelticsDSion JamesCharlotte HornetsDNikola TopicD
Graded lower
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About this player
Nikola Topic is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SG for the Oklahoma City Thunder. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Nikola Topic, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D-, Performance D, Sentiment F.
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