Thunder GM Sam Presti Shares Update on Nikola Topic's Health
The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Serbian guard Nikola Topic has been diagnosed with testicular cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
Topic, a 19-year-old draft pick from 2024, recently began treatment. His medical team reports a very positive outlook.
“The biopsy confirmed that is the case,” Presti said, noting Topic has “a tremendous group of oncologists both at OU and MD Anderson” who are optimistic about his prognosis.
- Topic was diagnosed after a biopsy following a testicular procedure at MD Anderson in Houston.
- He chose to wait until after starting treatment to make the news public.
Thunder president Sam Presti spoke to reporters, explaining the medical findings and the team’s stance.
Author's summary: Nikola Topic diagnosed with testicular cancer.