ilikekittens2018 | Nuggets

34 | 6 hours ago

He was a projected top 3 pick before all the stuff happened, iirc. His potential is huge once he gets back in stride, I think he could even be an All-Star someday.

Costcornucopia | Trail Blazers

1 | 4 hours ago

Where was Sorber projected before his injuries?

ilikekittens2018 | Nuggets

9 | 4 hours ago

I think he was still projected to go in the middle of the round, 10-20 range. OKC was willing to go in on him cause of the potential upside despite the injuries since they were in such a good position.

tore_a_bore_a | Warriors

1 | 31 minutes ago

Wonder if he’ll have a cheap second contract since he’s a RFA in a couple years

blahrendsen | Thunder

8 | 3 hours ago

Sorber got hurt after being selected.

lawschoolthrowaway36 | Lakers

-5 | 6 hours ago

Very unlikely. Solid player though.

LeagueWinningPickup

10 | 6 hours ago

Why is it unlikely ? Guys like Mitchell and Topic will get burn somewhere eventually , they are too good not to . Talent wins out over time .

Easy_Zebra_8189

-24 | 6 hours ago

The Gemini pro expects Topic to have a realistic rating of 86–88 in 2K within 3–5 years. A career ceiling of around 94. The AI isn’t that smart, but it’s not “brainless.” And don’t forget your star player is -ic as well.

Saturdaze-Sundaes | Knicks Julius Randle

16 | 5 hours ago

what a comment

RestaurantOne9

7 | 5 hours ago

Can’t believe someone actually typed those words out and admitted doing that

pdpdpdpdpdpdpdpd | Raptors

4 | 5 hours ago

this is what I get for scrolling reddit at 10AM

Conscious_Extreme_57

3 | 5 hours ago

in a couple of months we’re gonna be seeing dudes asking ai if they should go take a shit becausee they feel a push in their tummy. we are actually devolving

StrikeElectrical9400 | Nuggets

3 | 5 hours ago

Comment of the Year

lethalizered | Thunder

1 | 4 hours ago

Holy fucking shit I just lost a few braincells reading this.

Humble-Resolution449

28 | 6 hours ago

Pretty similar to Josh Giddey. Really good size, bad defense, great passing, really good at the rim, questionable ability to shoot.

Forsaken_Abroad_6220 | Knicks

14 | 6 hours ago

Good comp, and I feel like he’s in a similar situation to giddey when he was on OKC - talented passer and ball handler but will not get the opportunity on OKC cause they alr have so much ball handling

divulgingwords | Thunder

0 | 4 hours ago

Yup, he’s likely getting traded next year.

AccomplishedStyle600 | Knicks

13 | 6 hours ago

He kinda has mini Luka vibe. Has that smooth, controlled handle and he already physical and uses his body really well. If he adds some rebounding and keeps getting stronger, you can kinda see that path.

Kitchen_Roof7236 | Thunder

2 | 4 hours ago

He’s 6’6 lol but ngl he really doesn’t look 6’6 until you see him next to Chet or Shai 😂

Huhsayitagain2x | Spurs

11 | 6 hours ago

He was baby Luka before the cancer hit (FUCK CANCER)

TheOtherSackville

5 | 6 hours ago

Absolute ceiling, Nawt of Monstars fame.

rumblegod | Thunder

6 | 6 hours ago

Another ball handler for OKC. Hoping next year we can have our 4 healthy. Would be funny to see him in the playoffs.

Ok-Topic-6095 | Spurs

2 | 6 hours ago

I ask honestly, whose minutes do you think he would take next season?

BrotherSeamus | Thunder

5 | 4 hours ago

Likely Wiggins.

The team should also start to focus on making the offense less SGA-centric. Probably would have happened this season if not for J-Dub, Ajay, and Topic all missing time.

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steelersmns | Thunder

6 | 5 hours ago

They will not lose both Dort and Hartenstein. It will be one or the other.

barbaraanderson

2 | 5 hours ago

And I suspect it will be Dort. We see how flat the offense can be at times when Ihart is out.

Kitchen_Roof7236 | Thunder

1 | 4 hours ago

I don’t think either will go if they ball out in the post season, this ownership has shown they’ll spend money so I don’t think it’s a foregone conclusion that they’ll keep the roster if we win

barbaraanderson

1 | 4 hours ago

Fair

MondialeMan

4 | 6 hours ago

Really hard to judge given his medical history last 2 years. Hopefully after another full development year will start to develop into the player he was projected to be prior to his ACL pre-draft.

likewoahitsaj | Bucks

4 | 5 hours ago

Gonna be a cool player for Seattle or Las Vegas to take in the expansion draft next summer

darnclem | OKC

1 | 5 hours ago

I feel like we’re offering some picks to keep our players in an expansion draft.

likewoahitsaj | Bucks

2 | 4 hours ago

I am dubious they’ll do that to keep someone who plays a position they have a lot of depth for and an archetype that isn’t really aligned with their style, but I guess we’ll see

nicvic83

3 | 6 hours ago

Topic has the look of a classic PG with scoring potential. He reminds me of CP3.

Easy_Zebra_8189

2 | 6 hours ago

Haliburton?

EcstaticKey1710

2 | 6 hours ago

How long has he been in the league?

TwoWayMarko | Nuggets

13 | 6 hours ago

2 seasons, had an acl injury and cancer after that…kid deserves some luck

Kitchen_Roof7236 | Thunder

5 | 4 hours ago

Yeah it’s like his 10th time even playing in an nba game haha some people here are gonna discount it because of the turn overs but bro finished chemo like a month and a half ago and is already playing good as fuck

The turnovers are cuz he can still be bullied a bit, he’s still getting comfortable with the nba physicality, but he’s also been hitting some crazy and1s through contact, he’s got that dog in him for sure

royalewlthcheese | Australia

2 | 5 hours ago

The Spurs were right behind OKC for the 1 seed so OKC couldn’t really afford to “experiment” with Topic minutes as it would risk giving up the 1 seed.

He looks solid so far. I’m not sure being on a juggernaut like OKC will be good for his development given their cluster of guards already but I think he has a high ceiling

Appropriate_Book_591

1 | 5 hours ago

They weren’t gonna give him minutes the last 10-15 games…they were still in a tight race for #1 no time to really experiment. He could have played in the blowout Laker and Jazz games but any close ones no.

LegateDamar13

1 | an hour ago

He will be one of the best passers in the league, been saying that from before the draft. He’s a special talent. Everything else depends on his development in shooting and defense.

FrownOnMyFace | Pistons

0 | 6 hours ago

How much does Topic’s development actually matter for OKC long term with Ajay Mitchell breaking out? One more ball handling option is obviously nice but it seems like his ceiling would be fifth guard on the roster. SGA, Wallace, Caruso, Mitchell and then him plus McCain and Joe and this is assuming they let Dort walk.

ze_shotstopper | Thunder

2 | 4 hours ago

I mean if he develops like Giddey and we trade him for a Caruso level player who’s more of a scheme fit, it would be win win win

divulgingwords | Thunder

1 | 4 hours ago

The problem with Mitchell (for OKC) is someone is giving him 35+/yr when he’s a FA in two yrs.

Nikola Topic in his second career start: 18 points, 4 rebounds, 14 assists, 5 turnovers, in 39 minutes