Serbian guard Nikola Topic was formally introduced as an Oklahoma City Thunder draft selection during a press conference at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center in Oklahoma City on June 29, 2024. Thunder general manager Sam Presti stood alongside Topic at the introductory event for the team's 2024 draft class.
The press conference marked Topic's first official appearance with the organization after being selected in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old playmaker arrived in Oklahoma City after playing professionally for KK Crvena zvezda in Serbia's top league and the EuroLeague.
Topic's draft status drew attention due to a partially torn ACL suffered earlier in 2024, which limited his pre-draft workouts and raised questions about his immediate availability. The Thunder's decision to select him despite the injury signaled a long-term developmental approach by Presti and the front office.
