Receives championship ring from Thunder before playing his first NBA minute

Before ever stepping on the court for his first NBA game, Nikola Topić experienced a moment most players dream of — receiving a championship ring. The Oklahoma City Thunder rookie was part of the team’s pregame ceremony honoring last season’s title. Fans loved seeing the young guard, drafted as a key piece for the future, already sharing in the team’s winning culture. It was a symbolic moment showing that his NBA journey begins surrounded by champions.