“Every year it’s a new Nikola” – NBA fans shocked as Serbia produces yet another phenom in 6 ft 5 Nikola Topic

Serbian prodigy Nikola Topic could shakeup the NBA in the coming years.

“Every year it’s a new Nikola” – NBA fans shocked as Serbia produces yet another phenom in 6 ft 5 Nikola Topic

Nikola Jokic and Nikola Topic ( via Sports Illustrated)

The NBA is always in search of talented young prospects as an addition to the league and by this redefining the game of basketball for further generations to come. One such prospect on the NBA’s radar for the 2024 draft stands as the Serbian basketball prodigy Nikola Topic. The 6’5 phenom has been on the league’s radar for several years for his performance in many European championships.

Nikola Topic who is said to be a potential candidate in the NBA draft lottery in the year 2024 is known for his incredible assists and play-making skills on the basketball floor. He possesses a high assist rate and has the ability to read the floor like no one can. With his game, Topic goes well with the spot of a guard with the effective advantage of being a strong rebounder.

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The 6’5 guard has not only the ability to be a good playmaker and is known to have a high defensive IQ, but also is well versed in aspects of shooting and runs the pick-and-roll with ease. For a player of his height, Topic is known to be highly versatile with his game and can adapt to the dynamics of the game and change his style of play with ease. This makes Topic to be on the Top 10 pick list for the upcoming draft of 2024.

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Topic for his age is one of the best basketball players to play internationally in the junior FIBA championships. NBA fans with the Serbian phenom’s performance were stunned. Topic currently is averaging 20.1 points per game including 3.4 rebounds, eight assists, and one steal per game.

NBA fans react to Nikola Topic’s international performance

The Serbian prodigy Nikola Topic is now definitely the center of discussion when it comes to talking about the NBA’s potential prospects for the upcoming 2024 draft. Topic has made a name for himself by being an all-rounder in the game of basketball with a high defensive IQ and a master at pick and roll. However, his game has left fans stunned especially for the game he plays for his age.

Nikola Topic ( via Sports Illustrated).
Nikola Topic ( via Sports Illustrated).

Fans in a sarcastic manner had put it out that yet another prodigy is set to enter the league from Serbia, which was in comparison to the Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic who also hails from Serbia. Here are some fan reactions:

Nikola Topic is considered to be one of the top prospects for the league the next season and for a player carrying that much versatility is more than commendable. Topic will still be 18 years old when he is going to be entering the 2024 NBA draft. Fans and critics have been looking forward to seeing yet another young Serbian prodigy play in the league.

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