Career Timeline of Nikola Topić: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Nikola Topić, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Nikola Topić is a Serbian professional basketball player currently playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA. He is a point guard who stands at 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m).

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

June 2020: Joined Crvena zvezda youth system

In June 2020, Nikola Topić joined the Crvena zvezda youth system, after growing up playing basketball for KK Defense from his native Novi Sad.

August 2021: FIBA U16 European Challengers

In August 2021, Nikola Topić played one game for the Serbian under-16 national team at the FIBA U16 European Challengers in Novi Sad, scoring 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists against the Czech Republic.

March 2022: Professional Debut for Crvena zvezda

On 28 March 2022, Nikola Topić made his professional debut for Crvena zvezda in an ABA League match against Krka, scoring 4 points and making 5 assists. He became the youngest player in club history to score points in the ABA League.

April 2022: EuroLeague Debut

On 1 April 2022, Nikola Topić made his EuroLeague debut in a loss to Bayern Munich, becoming one of the youngest players to ever play in the EuroLeague.

September 2022: Loan to Slodes

In September 2022, Nikola Topić was loaned to the Serbian team Slodes at the start of the 2022-23 season.

2022: Loan to OKK Beograd

Nikola Topić was loaned to OKK Beograd for the rest of the 2022–23 season.

January 2023: Transfer to FMP Meridian Declined and Loan to OKK Beograd

In January 2023, Nikola Topić's transfer to FMP Meridian was declined. He was subsequently loaned to OKK Beograd for the remainder of the 2022-23 season.

July 2023: Signed First Professional Contract with Crvena zvezda

On 17 July 2023, Nikola Topić signed his first professional contract with Crvena zvezda.

August 2023: Debut for Serbian National Team

On 16 August 2023, Nikola Topić made his debut for the Serbian national team in a friendly match against Puerto Rico.

December 2023: Loan to Mega and Return to Crvena zvezda

In December 2023, Nikola Topić was loaned back to Crvena zvezda after being loaned to Serbian team Mega at the start of the 2023-24 season.

June 2024: Drafted by Oklahoma City Thunder

On 26 June 2024, Nikola Topić was selected with the twelfth overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2024 NBA draft and on July 6, he signed with the Thunder.

February 2026: NBA G League and NBA Debuts

In February 2026, Nikola Topić made his NBA G League debut with the Oklahoma City Blue, followed by his NBA debut with the Thunder against the Milwaukee Bucks.