The Oklahoma City Thunder announced that rookie guard Nikola Topić is beginning treatment for testicular cancer.

Thunder general manager Sam Presti shared an update during practice that Topić has already begun chemotherapy and is being treated by top medical specialists at OU Health and MD Anderson in Houston.

“He has a tremendous group of oncologists … and they are extremely positive about his outlook,” Presti said. “It’s important to note that testicular cancer is the most cured form of cancer among males. His only priority right now is to focus on his health.”

A Positive Long-Term Outlook

Presti said the procedure was necessary to perform a biopsy and confirm the diagnosis, adding that Topić’s long-term prognosis is very positive. The rookie has continued to train when possible and

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