Height
6'6"
Weight
200 lbs
Age
20
Experience
0 yrs
Wingspan
6'5.5"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8" × 9"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsD+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 43.8% | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 2.0 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | @ DEN | L 107-127 | 39 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 6-12 | 2-3 | -17 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$10.6M
Guaranteed
$10.6M
AAV
$3.5M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Thunder's three-year, $3.5M AAV investment in Nikola Topic earns a C CVI, reflecting a reasonable but unremarkable commitment to a rotational piece. At $3.5M annually, Oklahoma City is paying modest starter money for what appears to be a developmental guard who projects as a solid rotation contributor rather than a foundational piece. The deal makes sense within the Thunder's championship timeline—they can afford to be patient with Topic's development while maintaining financial flexibility for their core players' extensions. However, the contract lacks the upside protection you'd want to see with younger players, as Topic's rotational player ceiling suggests limited trade value appreciation over the three-year term. For a franchise sitting on significant cap space and multiple draft assets, this represents competent roster management without the swing-for-the-fences mentality that typically separates good teams from great ones. The Thunder are essentially betting on incremental improvement from Topic, which aligns with their methodical approach but doesn't move the needle significantly in either direction.
Performance Analysis
Nikola Topic earns a D+ Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA shooting guards this season. Through 5 games, Nikola is contributing 3.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game in his role. Nikola's strongest area is FG% at 43.8, which compares favorably to the shooting guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is PPG at 3.2 (shooting guard median: 15.0). Among 147 NBA shooting guards graded this season, Nikola ranks 121st. At 20, Nikola is still developing. The production should improve as he gains experience and a larger role with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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