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Thunder Rookie Nikola Topic Makes Inspiring Comeback Debut

2/13/2026

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Nikola Topic, the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard, is set to debut against the Milwaukee Bucks after overcoming testicular cancer.
Diagnosed in October, the 20-year-old Topic recently returned to the G League and scored 22 points in his second game.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Topic's resilience and stressed his well-being over immediate performance.
Topic's debut serves as a milestone near All-Star Weekend, with strong teammate support noted.

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Nikola Topic, the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie guard, is set to debut against the Milwaukee Bucks after overcoming testicular cancer.
Diagnosed in October, the 20-year-old Topic recently returned to the G League and scored 22 points in his second game.
Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault praised Topic's resilience and stressed his well-being over immediate performance.
Topic's debut serves as a milestone near All-Star Weekend, with strong teammate support noted.