Is Nikola Topić A Future Draft Steal For The Oklahoma City Thunder?
The Thunder found themselves in a familiar spot at 12 in the 2024 NBA Draft. OKC ended the night with Nikola Topić on their roster, a player who a few months ago not many thought he would even get out of the top 5.
I dove into the film and stats to understand Topić’s game, find what his strengths and weaknesses are, how he compares to a few former Euro League guards, why he slid in the draft, his draft stock pre-injury, Vasa Micić’s insight that helped Sam Presti, Nikola is in a nice spot in OKC and more!
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Timestamps
Intro: (0:00)
GIVEAWAY: (0:54)
Who Is Nikola Topić: (1:09)
Addressing The Josh Giddey Comparisons: (1:40)
Phenomenal Finisher: (3:20)
Shai-des Of SGA?: (4:55)
Topić Compared To Two Past European Guards: (6:20)
Let’s Get Defensive: (9:05)
Why Did Topić Slide?: (10:45)
Where Was His Stock Before His Injury?: (12:00)
OKC’s History With Redshirt Rookies: (13:47)
Vasilije Micić’s Helpful Perspective: (14:20)
Topić Is In A Great Spot Going Forward: (15:14)
Close: (16:20)
10 Comments
I NEEEEED that Wiggins poster!
great video. thanks
Great work as always
Would love a josh giddy passing video
Hopefully we trade his ass for Lauri
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Solid analysis!
Thank you! A great off season video
Future draft steal almost demands an early lack of productivity. Coming off the knee injury, I certainly don't expect Topic to play much in the regular season. He could make a late season or playoff appearance with an injury or two. He does remind me of Luka because he excels at pace. Good vision and needs to get better from deep. Development of the shot is easier than vision and feel. Very hard to classify a #12 pick as a bust, so I agree he has a good chance to be a steal.
I like the way your video is structured It gives some humor ..you didn't really just say that got a laugh out of me😅😅 …and you were right i saw a little Shai in his drives .