A player like Topic is exactly what the Spurs really need. Topic and Wemby could be the next great duo in the future. Will root for the kid!

@Biggems9274

5 ай бұрын

hell yeah

@22olskool

5 ай бұрын

Bruh, Popovich is a mastermind

@GoodlyRogue

5 ай бұрын

Or the Pistons 🤷‍♂️

@BarryBlockZay617

5 ай бұрын

​@@GoodlyRoguePistons DON'T need another guard😂😂 is this the GMs burner account? 😂😂😂

@leonardo_mrll

5 ай бұрын

there are 4 players that make sense with the spurs... they could try the twin towers with sarr or another french duo with Zachary risacher, then you have the pgs like topic and then have buzelis as a High upside wing. i personally don't think there are clear stars or players meant to become superstars in the League but this draftclass seems ti have lot of Nba ready and lot of complementary pieces for any team

Update: From the end of December 2023, he is back to Red Star (Crvena zvezda) Belgrade, where he will play in the European champions league. So fewer minutes for him, tougher competition, meaning a risk for the draft. However, he underlined that he is aware of the challenge. The good side is that he will plat beside Miloš Teodosić, probably one of the best playmakers from Europe in history, a pure magician with a ball - a lot to learn from him...

@naka5803

28 күн бұрын

Great insight! In your opinion how has he fared since returning from injury?

@UmpahpahBGg

24 күн бұрын

@@naka5803 Unfortunately he renewed the injury last week - it is again the same knee, against the same opponent - Partizan, as the last time. After examinations, it is decided that the surgery won't be necessary, which is the only positive sign at the moment.

Nikola Topic is what the spurs need aggressive offensive weapon with Pick N roll genius. Perfect for Wemby

@Biggems9274

5 ай бұрын

You beat me to it. As much as it pains me to see the Spurs struggling this season, having a chance to get Topic is making it worth it. I feel Tre Jones should be starting and would do great with Wemby, but Pop won't do it. So, if we end up in the top 3 in the draft, I feel good about being able to get Topic.

@mortystraphouse5077

5 ай бұрын

its a dream for spurs. tank tank tank!

@RainbowDemon069

5 ай бұрын

The Spurs are no good, they’re NO GOOD.

@Intrepid_Crusader1096

5 ай бұрын

@@RainbowDemon069 They're no good on purpose. It's obvious they are tanking. They are a much better team than they appear. Spurs are consolidating draft picks to prepare for a playoff run in the near future. By the 2025-26 season I think they will be a playoff contender.

@trixiejanobas1955

3 ай бұрын

The way the kid play is like a combination of manu and parker.. you know what i mean dude. His fast like parker and his peneration drive is a mix of them.

Keep in mind that topic is playing as a 18 yr old vs grown men and he is the one standing out. Once he gets to the nba he will have a lot more room to drive and facilitate. Situation is everythin, if he ends up in detroit he will be out of the league in 5 years, if he gets drafted by the spurs he will be a hall of famer.

@ogvamp

5 ай бұрын

He is, but so did Scoot.

@kokushibo6823

5 ай бұрын

⁠@@ogvampscoot played in the g league ignite. No one ever became good outa there😊

@brodiestephens419

5 ай бұрын

​@ogvamp The G-League is nowhere near the level of competition when compared with the ABA and Euroleague. Luka and Ricky Rubio are better comparisons as young players that stood out in Europe against grown men. Also, Scoot seems to be finding his feet, for what it's worth.

@Leo-nc3yx

5 ай бұрын

@@brodiestephens419Ignite is bad for a player’s development whatsoever 😅 I get it it’s tempting to get paid early,but college basketball has much more to provide as a learning curve. I feel like the players drafted from Ignite are just underdeveloped,but still tons of talent to dig if own by the right team. Thompson twins and Scoot still got a lot of potential,but they looked more raw than most players in the same class.

@George-jc3mt

Ай бұрын

@@kokushibo6823 cap

He reminds me of Manu, the downhill plays, the control of tempo and the passing ability. He's not there yet as a shooter, but that doesn't matter at his age. Spurs must be all-in on this guy

@marioalejanadrovasquezvm

5 ай бұрын

and he is a 85% FT shooter, normaly those good FT shooters end doing good from three at the end.

@blicleak1101

5 ай бұрын

Manu was an ELITE shooter though. Huge thing

@Intrepid_Crusader1096

5 ай бұрын

@@blicleak1101 Manu became elite a few years into his career with the Spurs. He struggled a bit during his first two seasons.

@idlp1679

5 ай бұрын

Same thing I thought , a spurs dynasty is Will be born again

@Intrepid_Crusader1096

5 ай бұрын

@@idlp1679 If the Spurs can draft him and then Cooper Flagg in 2025, they will be a playoff contender by 2026.

Really would love him on the spurs

@Biggems9274

5 ай бұрын

very much so

@texasboii5539

Ай бұрын

Either him or Sarr

@jhnsb

28 күн бұрын

Hell nah 😂 just another player who can’t shoot for shit

we need a team full of nikolas in the nba

@AB-sw4kb

5 ай бұрын

PG - Topic SG - Jovic SF - Mirotic PF - Vucevic C - Jokic We can't stop anybody

@a.rad_music

5 ай бұрын

@@AB-sw4kb its literally the pacers, all offense no defense

@jolosarmiento24

3 ай бұрын

@@AB-sw4kbbring back Pekovic to be your backup center and enforcer

@matthewjunio

2 ай бұрын

Nashville Nikolas.

@BigSaleGolem

29 күн бұрын

​​@@AB-sw4kbBelić, Tesla oh no that is GTA and some scientist :)

Love the mainly voice overs, gives me the ability to just lesson, or watch

@antonioromero4362

3 ай бұрын

Learn English lmao

Leads the Adriatic League in Assists. Popovich: YES!

Idk about those measurements tho. He doesnt look 6'7 nor does he look like he has a 7' wingspan. Usually dudes with his build (long neck, sloped shoulders) dont have great length. Doesnt mean I dont like him as a prospect, just skeptical of those measurements. The way he attacks in straight lines and finishes reminds me of tony parker.

@timoteusdoan5927

5 ай бұрын

He’s 6.5

@abeljohnbormate1212

5 ай бұрын

Well thats exactly what I thought man. but the Thing is this Serbian League is filled with tall guys. as per Nick Smitch of DraftExpress The Average Serbian Height is 6’3” imagine Basketball Players its mostly probably 6’6 plus

@Intrepid_Crusader1096

5 ай бұрын

Being similar to Tony Parker is hardly a bad thing. Parker was one of the greatest point guards to ever play, and he was able to hold his own against the likes of Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul and Stephen Curry.

A backcourt of Topic and Vassell would be nice to watch

@R-no5qs

5 ай бұрын

Neither play defense. Might be a high powered offense but I'm not sure Spurs even like that back court.

@OfficialDMH3K

5 ай бұрын

They tryna get Sarr

@MrJed010

4 ай бұрын

@@R-no5qs Vassell is a decent defender. in fact he was drafted by the spurs because he is a 3 and D guy. He's just not at his best this season but that's because he is being asked to do more on the other side of the floor.

@jasperchijioke4379

28 күн бұрын

Why would spurs take a pg that can’t shoot a Middy ?

a) he's likely actually 6'5" even with that giraffe neck of his b) he's right up there with Doncic as the best passing prospect we've seen in decades. He's a passing prodigy

@33_milly93

5 ай бұрын

Im not sure, he’s a better passing prospect than Sharife Cooper, Lamelo, or Giddey, let alone Luka

@mrawesome7175

5 ай бұрын

You’re either delusional or watch very little basketball if you think doncic is one the best passing prospects we have see in decades. Harden , Trae young and haliburtion are all better passers and that’s just off the top my head.😂

@ZeroSilence8

5 ай бұрын

@@mrawesome7175I doubt you seriously mean what you’re saying. 🤦‍♂️

@trumpisfrom63rd96

5 ай бұрын

I dont think he’s at all a luka level passer but time will tell

@zdiii3795

5 ай бұрын

​@@mrawesome7175ill give u haliburton. But when ur as lethal a scorer as luka he doesnt need to pass as often.

He got back to Red Star at mid season (yesterday as of writing this comment) and he'll play with European legend Milos Teodosic (I'm sure many of you have heard about him when he was playing in LA Clippers), so that can only be beneficial to him, as he's going to have arguably the best mentor in this game for his position. As for draft position, if he wins trophies with Red Star this season (Radivoj Korac Cup, ABA League and Serbian League), I'm sure he's going to be in top 5, but top 10 is guaranteed for him

He might as well start discussing sponsorship with HEB and learn about breakfast tacos. That's a future Spurs great 😅

2:24 ... "navigating tight spaces through the paint is absolutely a tremendous-skill. Dribble penetration is something not every player has, but if He cannot pull-up on a dime and 💦 ... it is a Tough-Life in the paint when opposition sees that's all you got. You will get banged-up pretty good, and those "tight-spaces" ... get TIGHTER. The Big-Guard-penetrators ... there is always somebody bigger down there. Dude has to be Pull-Up-Threat or he's going to be limited.

Good breakdown thanks

Spurs are absolutely tanking for this guy. Him, Wemby, Vassell, and Sochan all growing up together could be a dynasty.

It should be emphasized that Nikola was born in 2005, that is, he is only 18 years old. The aggravating circumstance, which can be seen on most of these video clips, is that he played half the season with a mask on his face and a broken nose. Also, a big bonus in his basketball upbringing is the pedigree he has, which refers to his father Milenko Topić, a famous Serbian basketball player, and now a coach, who has won many famous trophies in his career, both on a team and personal level.

Spurs would be the perfect destination for him. With their combination of player development, desperate need for a point guard, and the potential facilitator role this guy could play for Wemby, it’s a match made in heaven.

@Intrepid_Crusader1096

5 ай бұрын

And he would play for a coach who is of Serbian descent as well, Greg Popovich.

He is fast and developt basics to prrfection. He will be great in NBA.

Homie tuff💪🏾

If this guy can improve his outside shooting...😮😮😮Superb...

good video

Wemby & Topic will be the Future Spurs duo for Coach Pop👍

Body type and plays like Rod Strickland who was a great penetrator and passer. Topic has nice shooting form which is backed up by his ft%. But, he has bad habit of tilting head back at the peak of his jumper. Wemby has this habit too. You wanna keep head still throughout jumpshot to keep depth perception accurate from beginning of jump-shot to end. Think if he fixes this issue and gets stronger thighs and glutes, he would have a more stable and improved jumper from three. Also, stronger legs will help keep pressure off knees and joints which he has had problems with. He can drive and finish left and right, has good quickness, height and weight to finish in NBA. Hope he falls to my Bulls at 11 with the recent partial ACL tear news. He can be somethin with his height as an ever rarer true point guard.

Nikola Topic to the rockets 🚀

below the rim , can he score all theee levels ?

I'm not sure Topic is the best fit, Spurs barely have any spacing as is, adding a 30% shooter won't help that especially with Sochan going forward. Vassell, who they locked in is also a poor defender, Topic+DV would be a turnstyle defensively & get ran thru. I'd prefer Sarr or Risacher, I think Risacher in particular would be AMAZING. I think Ris would be the best fit with Wemby, if you double off him he's feeding a 6'9 sniper who at that height is basically getting WIDE open shots. You have to defend a guy that tall very closely or else. And being that tall, Spurs could play small ball, even move Sochan to the bench or play them all together.

The lack of nba athletes is a concern but they also have no 3 second rule which makes that impressive as well

@markgold4660

5 ай бұрын

what u mean?

@lee9617

5 ай бұрын

@@markgold4660 the European leagues have no 3 second violation so bigs and other defenders can sit in the paint as long as they want without getting a technical foul

@myrdin9216

5 ай бұрын

Competition is still much better than college, and Topic is dominating. He is easily number 1 pick for me.

@lee9617

5 ай бұрын

@@myrdin9216 I agree I don’t think I said I was in favor of the college competition

@marioalejanadrovasquezvm

5 ай бұрын

Yes, that and the floor is smaller makes difference. He will be better at NBA level.

As a rockets fan I never thought the Nets pick would land in the top 3 but here we are. Now I and a lot of rockets fans are going to have to do a lot of research on these players if we stand pact 😅

Offensively he's the clear #1 prospect. Controls the game, incredible handle at that size, massive first step, PnR skill, etc. He comes from a basketball family and is super young too. The defense is weak and his shooting has a way to go. Maybe your gamble is that Sarr can learn any offense other than finishing and put him higher but people are bending over backwards to find fault in Topic in ways they don't do for Sarr (as an example).

@marioalejanadrovasquezvm

5 ай бұрын

He will need a deffensive monster to lead the team on deffense or his team will strugle like Luka Dondic or James Harden teams.

@kharmahymm

5 ай бұрын

​@@Boy2Slicc2It's impossible to draft both at this point in time as both are projected top 5 picks. Spurs currently are getting top 5 pick and an 8th pick along with 2 2nd rounders

@student99bg

5 ай бұрын

As a Serbian who watched my favorite team play both against 18 years old Topić and against 18 years old Luka I have to say that the difference between the two at that age is enormous. Luka was simply way, way better at 18 years old.

@kharmahymm

5 ай бұрын

@@student99bg Obviously. I'd say Topic is more Manu-like than Luka

@marioalejanadrovasquezvm

5 ай бұрын

Mayme someone like Wemby

Like his game. Just want to see him improve his jump shoot.

Aaiiii.... The good old days

He looks like Jim Carrey! Excited for you my man!!!

@ringwormsherm

26 күн бұрын

I thought he looked like white Michael porter jr

💯

If he can be a true point guard and effectively facilitate pop's offense, he would be a great pick having a 6'6" frame. All he needs is a strong handle and high IQ, which he seems to possess both. The shooting and defense will improve with time

Topic is perfect to play with Wemby - Vassel and Sochan ^^

A Young Manu in the making...

Damn good prospect for sure, and he's a lefty, so he's a little harder to guard. Wonder if he can finish with his right?

@martinfarago300

27 күн бұрын

Only issue is that he again injured the same knee yesterday without contact that could be the neck breaker to be picked to even top 10. 2 serious injuries with 18 on the same knee looks like a Micheal porter junior Denver story. So sad for such a talented prospect

*Leonardo pointing at the tv* Tony Parker 2.0😮

welcome to toronto

Only thing i am concerned about is his Injuries. Can he stay fit?

Yup,dude is not scared.

I actually like Topic ..he’s under control and controls the ball but he is slow but it may not matter. I’m a Spurs fan so I do think he is a Spurs type of player

WIZARD

looks like bigger ricky rubio with less steals. i can’t imagine him driving by nba defenders who are as big as him and sagging off the whole game. pnr should be cool tho.

You could watch him in highest level in next 6 months becouse he's back in Red Star Belgrade ,Euroleague.

What"s the topic of the video? Hoop Intellect: Topic Yea, that what I just asked you. What is it?

Jokic played for same club.

Hold on bro, what you know bout Vince Staples?

Does he have a three ball?

If spurs get high pick draft, they should take this player or other any player like this. Wemby need a decent pg fr. And from that, an awakened dynasty can be started again

SPURS SPURS SPUUUURSSSS

if he sharpen his shooting ability he's gonna be a top 10 point guard in 5 years... if he end up in spurs its gonna be tony parker 2.0 6'7 with nice dribbling skills, change of pace, good court vision, finish good at the rim, passing ability, high ball iq.

He reminds me of a young tony parker

Maybe the comparison is Tony parker good fit this guy in SPURS

Im worried about the footwork defensively… he seemed to be groggy and unaware, possibly something he could improve on in the future but for now I’m not as high on him as other like Cody Williams. I would just prefer a lankier wing. Unless your the spurs who need guard play…

@wackyd

5 ай бұрын

Well, if opponents blow by him 5 times per game, Wemby will probably erase two shots at the rim and scare away two more.

He plays like a all star pg from 1976

SAN ANTONIO SPURS!!!!

Future Spur

If no one can stay in front of him, blowing by would make getting to mid range much easier as well, not just the rim. Almost gives no excuse as to why he’d be uncomfortable at that part in the half court.

Miami Heat's next Goran Dragic

he's going to average about 2 carries per game on those drives

@chuckiemiguelbacolod8558

5 ай бұрын

@@Boy2Slicc2 for a rookie? Yes they arr going to call it

Nikola Top Pick

So is he like a 6’7” Ricky Rubio ? I do belive his game is more developed than RR’s was at this age as far as being able to create your own shot which is much more of a necessity for nba play compared to euro league. The talent is tantalizing honestly he’s only got 2 issues imo. Will he be able to shoot off the dribble and from 3 consistently against NBA Defenses and 2 the players who were like him who have been drafted before…. Poku, Leandro BolMaro, Killian Hayes, Hernangomez, Deni Advidja (who I really like) Mario Hezonja and early Ricky Rubio, etc were all guys who couldn’t really shoot which made it hard for spacing, that would cut their playing time. Now I think it would be foolish to put on this kid years of bad scouting/drafting but I do think that does come into their minds. A guy who his game is similar too (and failed at first sadly but has come back and been huge for a playoff team) is Dante Exum. I do really like him for the spurs, Atlanta, Bulls, Portland if they trade away a guard or 2 and he would be a reallllllly fun partner for Scotty Barnes. He’s definitely in my Top 3 for the draft with Dillingham and either Jakobe Walter or Cody Williams. But I think this draft more than any I can remember is each team will have a totally different big board. There’s players who would fit awesome with some and will barely play for others and while that happens for a lot of normal drafts usually lottery guys arnt that way.

His ability to change speeds and directions on a dime, plus his ability to finish below the rim, make some of his drives reminiscent of James Harden, imo.

@marioalejanadrovasquezvm

5 ай бұрын

or the player Harden molded from, manu Ginobilli

@jasepage7280

5 ай бұрын

Harden or Kyrie

Coming to spurs baby

I could see the Spurs picking this kid.

@novisoprano1420

29 күн бұрын

Damn he’s projected to us to, good chit.

SPURS 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

i see a manu ginobili type of player

Hes tall he looks taller than teodosic who surprisngly become a tall g in nba

can we please get him for PG on the spurs. what we got just aint working. clearly

Nikola topic Nikola jovic Nikola jokic Serbia has a genetic factory

@mda990

5 ай бұрын

there is also Nikola tovic not seen as nba prospect as he is turn over prone but still would be an update at pg pos for the Pistons

I kinda wamma see rob dillingham and wemby

Welcome to the Wizards

spurs need him omfg ill die

He looks shorter tho, he's at best 6'4. But this kid can ball.

Wow, those defensive clips looked rough, especially the screen navigation. 🤢

@markyacoubian1911

5 ай бұрын

For some reason he reminds me of a cross between Tyreke Evans and Danny Ainge... which would kind of be a weird player. haha.

Hawks needa take him with the 1st

He moves like he's 6'3 is he really 6'6-6'7

@mysteryfollowedbylogic

5 ай бұрын

definitely looks 6-3

@andreasl_fr2666

5 ай бұрын

​@@mysteryfollowedbylogicplayers in the Adriatic league are very big , most of the guys that play 3 have borderline center size by American standards. This happened to me with Jovic (he used to play for this team) , I thought he was like 6'7 but in the NBA he is clearly 6'10 barefoot at least.

future spur

He and Bogi could turn the Hawks around

The only thing I have to say about international guys is u really can’t touch them in there game So there dribble moves are basic and it’s easy bcuz u have to let them go by and with no athletic rim protectors looks better then he probably is

Future Spur, cannot wait

Imagine if Spurs trade for Trae and get Topic in the draft.. that's a dynasty

Wasn't Luka in the euro league? This guy is avging less on a small nation based team, seems more like a Killian Hayes possibly but I'm not sure

@christianmendoza8107

5 ай бұрын

18.7ppg, 6.8ast 🤔

@mementomori9790

5 ай бұрын

EuroLeague is international cup. Luka was playing for Real Madrid, so he played domestic ACB league and EuroLeague. Topic is loaned out to Mega and, right now, plays only Adriatic league, but it is very probably that his team Crvena Zvezda will recall him back after New Year, since they cut Shabazz Napier. Then we'll see how he'll manage EuroLeague level. He doesn't have Luka's ceiling, but should be a very good player. Plus, his father was a very intelligent player that played for Serbian NT and now acts as his advisor. There's a big chance he will advise him against going immediately to NBA, if he gets drafted this summer.

He’s coming to Detroit. 🤷🏾‍♂️ Spurs fans are gonna have to cope.

@user-sh4pd1le3m

5 ай бұрын

Bro how many guards do y’all need damm

@Sofwarriors

5 ай бұрын

Man ya just draft anybody, thats why ya are never Good, the organization is clueless with no strategy

@mtj3314

5 ай бұрын

Just for them to get screwed over by the lotto and pick at 5 again😂

@jerb9254

5 ай бұрын

@@user-sh4pd1le3m Cade can’t do it alone. We’re the worst team in the NBA (possibly in history). 🤦🏾‍♂️ We need all of the help that we can get. 😢

@jerb9254

5 ай бұрын

@@Boy2Slicc2 Spurs have one of the worst records in the NBA, just like my Pistons.

Topic biggest strength is his passion for basketball 🏀 You can't teach that crap

He looks smaller than 6’6, but I like Dillingham better

Atm would not take him w a top pick (no pun intended). He's blowing by his man every play and getting layups. Not seeing any floaters, push shots, post game, middies, or even euros (in the euro league!). If his threes don't come online, it's going to be rough for him. Imagine a team sticking a Marcus Smart on him or him blowing by just to go up against Gobert. Coach would have to bench him most games :/

Bust

Yeah spurs got that

A taller goran dragic 👀👀

Busssttt

Topic to Houston 🚀. Udoka can create Topic become an All star player 🌟 He and Jalen at the back court wil B vry impressive duo.

Welcome to the Washington Wizards

He reminds me a lot of tony parker when he gets around the rim the spurs should draft him.

I really dont see it..

this is why, i want to fine the spurs they are aware of european talent being too good on the fundamentals and also easy to coach. they're tanking but the NBA is allowing it for some reason.

@Intrepid_Crusader1096

5 ай бұрын

Small market teams like the Spurs have no choice but to build through the draft and pursue the best prospects. They don't have the luxury of being a free agent destination like the Lakers, Heat, Knicks, Warriors and Celtics. The Draft and trades is how the Spurs have always built their teams.

Ginobili 2.0