The rookie bonus is endless! 3-1 win point + No. 12 comeback, the Thunder will have everything in the future now and in the future

NBA Western Conference Finals G4, the Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 away, leading the series with a score of 3-1, just one step away.

After the game, US media ClutchPoints released a major news: No matter what the result of this year's playoffs, the Thunder will usher in the comeback of Serbian star Nikola Topic next season, and the dominance of this youth army will be further upgraded!

Time returns to the 2024 NBA Draft, and the Thunder used the draft picks traded by Westbrook in 2019 to win the Rockets, to remove Serbian star Nikola Topic.

At the time, the 1.98-meter point guard dropped to No. 12 due to a torn ACL. When most teams were discouraged, the Thunder management saw the huge value behind him - before being injured, Topic was the second most popular in the CBS sports simulation draft, with top-level organizational skills and scoring threats, and was hailed as the "ceiling of the new generation of European point guards."

Thunder's vision is by no means accidental. General Manager Sam Presti has always been known for his "Taobao" ability. This betting on Topic showed his unique wisdom in team building. You know, the Thunder’s core lineup is terrifying enough now.

Alexander averaged 32.7 points per game this season, Jaylen Williams performed many times in the playoffs, and Homegren's franchise protection ability league top. The arrival of Topic will bring the team a wider range of tactical choices. Data shows that before he was injured, he averaged 18.6 points, 7.2 assists per game in the European League, and his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 39.8%. He has a unique skill in both singles and teammates with the ball.

Unlike most high-ranking rookies who need to adapt to the NBA from scratch, Topic will directly enter the mature system and form a "three-backfield engine" with Alexander and Jaylen Williams.

U.S. media predict that if Topic recovers health, the Thunder's offensive efficiency next season is expected to increase from 116.5 this season to 119.2, with a net winning score of 2.3 points, completely becoming the top tycoon in the league.

Now, the Thunder not only leads the Timberwolves 3-1, but is only one victory away from the finals. Next season, Topic will join, and the lineup depth and talent are upgraded again.