Dynasty Activated: NBA Fans Shocked as Thunder Add Forgotten 6-Foot-6 Point Guard to Already Stacked Roster Next Season

The Oklahoma City Thunder are still basking in the glory of their first NBA championship since relocating from Seattle, a title run defined by tactical brilliance, unshakable poise, and unrelenting defense. Led by the breakout stardom of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the multi-dimensional versatility of Jalen Williams, and the rim-protecting menace of Chet Holmgren, this Thunder team not only made history—they declared the dawn of something potentially far greater. A dynasty, perhaps.

Just days after their celebratory parade through the streets of Oklahoma City, Thunder fans were jolted into a new wave of excitement with the unexpected revelation that the team will be adding a forgotten but tantalizing piece to its already overflowing chest of riches next season: 6-foot-6 point guard Nikola Topić.

The Serbian phenom, whom the Thunder quietly stashed after acquiring his rights on draft night in 2024, had somewhat faded from the collective NBA consciousness amid his overseas recovery from a knee injury and the overwhelming success of the current Thunder roster. But make no mistake—Topić is no footnote. He is a top-tier talent, a player many once compared to Luka Dončić in terms of IQ, poise, and ability to control tempo. Now, he’s healthy, motivated, and headed to the league’s most exciting team.

And the internet reacted in a frenzy.

“DYNASTY ACTIVATED,” read one post on X (formerly Twitter), garnering over 10 million views in less than 12 hours. Another NBA account wrote, “Topić is going to be the Thunder’s Manu Ginóbili off the bench. Just let that sink in.” Even players around the league are reportedly watching this latest development closely—Oklahoma City, once considered too young to make a deep run, is rapidly becoming the team no one wants to see on their schedule.

So who is Nikola Topić, and why is his arrival such a seismic development?

Topić, now 19, is a pure point guard with elite size, vision, and command. He averaged nearly 15 points and 5 assists per game playing in the Adriatic League with Mega Basket before joining Red Star Belgrade. Even while battling injury, his flashes of brilliance were impossible to miss. He plays with the rare kind of maturity that belies his age, controlling the floor like a veteran, reading coverages in real time, and delivering passes through tight windows. At 6-foot-6, he can see over most defenders, and his quick first step gives him an edge on drives. What he lacks in explosiveness, he more than makes up for in anticipation and fluidity.

The Thunder selected him 12th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, a pick that didn’t draw overwhelming headlines at the time—largely because OKC’s rotation was already deep and successful. But now, with the champagne barely dry from their 2025 title run, fans are realizing the franchise wasn’t just building to win—it was planning to sustain.

One scout put it this way: “Topić could start for half the teams in the NBA tomorrow. On the Thunder, he might come off the bench—and that’s terrifying.”

Oklahoma City’s front office, led by the ever-calculating Sam Presti, has long been praised for its asset management and draft philosophy. From the moment they traded Paul George to the Clippers and acquired a truckload of picks, OKC’s vision has been clear: collect long, smart, versatile players with positionless flexibility and a team-first mentality. Adding Topić to that mold? It’s almost unfair.

Topić joins a backcourt rotation that already features Gilgeous-Alexander, who just captured Finals MVP honors, and Jalen Williams, who continues to morph into a two-way star. Then there’s Josh Giddey—another tall point guard with elite vision—though his future in OKC is now more complicated given Topić’s arrival and the emergence of Cason Wallace as a premier defender. Regardless, the Thunder now have a surplus of oversized, playmaking guards that can switch, pass, shoot, and score. That’s not just depth—that’s war strategy.

There’s also a cultural fit. Topić’s demeanor is reportedly all business. Coaches overseas raved about his work ethic, his focus, and his leadership despite being a teenager. In Oklahoma City, where egos are kept in check and roles are respected, he fits like a glove. In many ways, Topić mirrors the Thunder’s identity: humble, hungry, and smarter than you think.

NBA fans across social media are already dreaming up lineups. Imagine a second unit led by Topić and Wallace, with Isaiah Joe spacing the floor, and rookie forward Bobi Klintman providing length and rebounding. Or what about a three-guard look with Topić, SGA, and Williams all on the floor together, sharing the ball and attacking mismatches from all angles?

Even more tantalizing is the timing. The Thunder didn’t need Nikola Topić to win the 2025 title. That’s what makes his arrival so stunning. This isn’t a desperate move or a patch job. It’s the rich getting richer. It’s LeBron James joining the 2017 Warriors. It’s Kawhi Leonard showing up on the 2014 Spurs. Topić doesn’t have to carry the franchise—he just needs to make it more versatile, more dangerous, and more unguardable.

One former NBA executive put it bluntly: “This is how dynasties are built. You win a title. You keep the core. And then you add another future star without losing anyone.”

Critics will naturally raise questions about how minutes will be managed, and whether integrating Topić will disrupt chemistry. But Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault has already proven he can juggle egos, roles, and expectations better than most. His fluid lineups and trust-based rotations are why the Thunder made it through four rounds of playoff basketball without a single panic moment. Integrating a willing passer and high-IQ floor general like Topić? That’s not a burden—it’s a luxury.

Meanwhile, the rest of the NBA is playing catch-up. The defending champs didn’t just run it back. They reloaded.

League insiders are whispering about an arms race. The Lakers will surely chase another star. The Celtics, fresh off a heartbreaking Finals loss, are seeking more bench firepower. The Nuggets remain dangerous with Jokic. But the Thunder? They’re building something scarier—sustainability.

Nikola Topić’s arrival may not draw the same buzz as a blockbuster free-agent signing or a max-contract extension. But make no mistake—it could prove just as impactful. He’s the type of player that changes playoff rotations. That swings Game 6 on the road. That gives OKC the kind of margin for error most franchises would kill for.

And now, the whispers of “dynasty” are becoming roars. They have the stars. They have the youth. They have the coach. And now they have one more weapon.

From being forgotten overseas to potentially finishing alley-oops from Jalen Williams or dishing behind-the-back assists to SGA, Nikola Topić is about to remind everyone exactly why he was once considered one of the most NBA-ready international guards in a generation.

So brace yourself. The Oklahoma City Thunder aren’t satisfied with one ring. They’re coming for more. Dynasty? Activated.