(AP) Red Star's Nikola Topic, right, drives to the basket during the Euroleague basketball match between Red Star and Partizan, in Belgrade, Serbia, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. The 6-6 guard is a super passer with great vision and size to see over defenders. He also has the strength to get into the lane and can finish strong at the rim. Topic isn't much of a 3-point shooter, but can control a game without shooting. One issue that may dissuade teams from taking him so high: Medical tests showed he has a partially torn ACL in his left knee, which he injured twice last season in Europe
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