Thunder's Nikola Topić to undergo chemotherapy for testicular cancer

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topić is undergoing chemotherapy after a biopsy confirmed testicular cancer, Thunder general manager Sam Presti told reporters Thursday. Presti said there is no timetable for Topić’s return to the court and that oncologists have recommended chemotherapy, but he added that doctors are extremely positive about the 20‑year‑old’s long‑term outlook.

Presti said Topić had a testicular procedure at the start of training camp that was necessary to obtain a biopsy, which was performed at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The player asked the team not to disclose the diagnosis until he began treatment, Presti said. Team officials reported that Topić has continued to work out at the Thunder’s practice facility while beginning his chemotherapy regimen.

“Our only expectation of him is to focus on this. This is his most important priority,” Presti told reporters. “He’ll be back playing basketball when he’s able to, but we’re not putting any type of expectations on that.” Presti also described Topić as “composed” and “resilient” in responding to the diagnosis, and he requested privacy for the player during treatment.

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