History of Nikola Topić in Timeline

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).

Sections (2)

Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1996: Summer Olympics Silver Medal for Milenko Topić

In 1996, Milenko Topić won a silver medal at the Summer Olympics representing FR Yugoslavia.

1997: EuroBasket Gold Medal for Milenko Topić

In 1997, Milenko Topić, Nikola Topić's father, won a gold medal at the EuroBasket representing FR Yugoslavia.

1998: FIBA World Championship Gold Medal for Milenko Topić

In 1998, Milenko Topić won a gold medal at the FIBA World Championship representing FR Yugoslavia.

1999: EuroBasket Bronze Medal for Milenko Topić

In 1999, Milenko Topić won a bronze medal at the EuroBasket representing FR Yugoslavia.

August 2005: Nikola Topić's Birth

In August 2005, Nikola Topić was born. He is a Serbian professional basketball player.

Others born on this day/year

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.

January 2024: Knee Injury

On 4 January 2024, Nikola Topić suffered a knee injury in a game against Partizan Belgrade.

April 2024: ABA League Top Prospect Award

On 10 April 2024, Nikola Topić won the ABA League Top Prospect award after receiving more than half of the votes.

May 2024: ACL Injury

On 13 May 2024, Nikola Topić suffered a partially torn ACL in a game against Partizan Belgrade.

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.

October 2025: Testicular Cancer Diagnosis

In October 2025, it was announced that Nikola Topić would miss several weeks after undergoing a testicular procedure, later revealed to be a biopsy confirming a testicular cancer diagnosis. He began chemotherapy treatments with no set timetable for his NBA debut.

2025: NBA Championship Win

In 2025, Nikola Topić won his first NBA championship with the Thunder, despite not playing due to surgery on his torn ACL.

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.