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Thunder Prospect Nikola Topić Drops 22 in Second G League Game After Cancer Treatment

The 20-year-old guard is easing back through the OKC Blue after completing chemotherapy last month.

Overview

  • Topić scored a team-high 22 points with four assists, two steals, two rebounds and a block in 19 minutes for the OKC Blue’s 127-118 win on Tuesday.
  • The performance followed his Feb. 9 G League debut, when he posted seven points and seven assists in 16 minutes during a 137-135 overtime victory over Sioux Falls.
  • Oklahoma City assigned Topić to the Blue this week as part of a managed return-to-play plan, with coaches declining to disclose minutes targets or a timeline for an NBA appearance.
  • Topić was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2025 after a procedure at MD Anderson and completed chemotherapy in early January 2026, according to his agent.
  • The 12th pick in the 2024 draft missed his rookie season after a torn left ACL; Thunder coach Mark Daigneault and Blue coach Daniel Dixon praised his resilience and composure in his return.