12 days ago

Nikola Topic Receives Standing Ovation in NBA Debut After Beating Testicular Cancer

Topic suffered a torn ACL before being drafted 12th overall in 2024. He was then diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2025. He overcame both obstacles to make his NBA debut on February 12th vs. Bucks. When Topic stepped on court for his debut, fans gave him a standing ovation, honoring the tough obstacles he overcame to make it here.