Quick Facts

Cam Thomas is an NBA rookie who currently plays shooting guard for the Brooklyn Nets. Thomas became the youngest-ever NBA player to achieve the feat after scoring 43 points in a loss to the Suns on February 3, 2023, marking three consecutive games with 40+ points. Only a few players in the league have scored 40 or more points in consecutive games this season.

Cam Thomas joins the 40-point club, along with Devin Booker, Anthony Davis, LeBron James, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Stephen Curry, thanks to his outstanding shooting ability and gameplay.

The Brooklyn Nets are currently in disarray. With Kyrie joining the Mavericks and Durant joining the Suns, the Nets’ second-year guard has assumed command of the offence.

There’s no denying Thomas plays captivating games, but his professional charm won’t keep him out of trouble. He was fined $40,000 by the NBA for using “derogatory and disparaging language” during a postgame interview following the team’s 116-105 win over the Bulls on 9 February 2023? Stay tuned for the rest of the story.

What is the Contracts & Net Worth of Cam Thomas?

Cam Thomas, the Brooklyn Nets shooting guard, has a net worth of between $1 and $5 million as of 2023. He earns a lot of money from brand endorsements in addition to his NBA salary.

Thomas, a rookie, signed a multiyear apparel and shoe endorsement contract with Adidas in September 2021. He signed with Adidas alongside Evan Mobley, Jalen Green, Sharife Cooper, and Jalen Suggs that year.

Nonetheless, neither party has disclosed the financial terms of the contract to the public. Given the star rookie’s popularity, it’s probably worth a million dollars.

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Contracts

• Cameron Thomas signed a four-year, $10.46 million rookie contract with the Brooklyn Nets on August 5, 2021.
• The agreement includes the full amount guaranteed as well as an average annual salary of $2.61 million.
• The Nets exercised a $2.24 million option for the 2023-24 season on October 17, 2022.
• Cam will be eligible for a rookie extension after the 2023-24 season, which could be worth $205 million, with an average annual salary of $35.31 million.
• In the 2022-23 season, Cam will earn a $2.13 million base salary.

Early Childhood and Education

Early Years

Cam Thomas, the Brooklyn Nets’ 21-year-old shooting guard, was born on October 13, 2001, in Yokosuka, Japan, to his mother, Leslie Thomas, and father, Dale MacMillan.

Cam does not have a close relationship with his father because he was absent during his childhood. Cam’s mother, on the other hand, was a pivotal figure in his early life, and he has spoken openly about receiving his work ethic and discipline from her.

Leslie served in the army and also played basketball in high school and middle school, so sportsmanship runs in the family.

Cam developed a strong interest in basketball as a child after watching his elder sister Shaniece Collins (10 years his senior) play. Thomas’ sister would eventually train him.

Interestingly, he won a contest when he was seven years old by making 33 consecutive free throws.

Education

Cam spent his freshman year at Oscar F. Smith High School before transferring to Oak Hill Academy in Virginia.

His high school career was outstanding. In 2019, he was named Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Offensive Player of the Year.

After an outstanding high school career, he chose Louisiana State over an offer from UCLA on November 18, 2019.

On April 15, 2021, Cam declared for the NBA Draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility.

Career

Cam was drafted 27th overall by the Nets in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft, as expected by scouts, joining fellow draft pick Marcus Zegarowski (round-two, 49th overall).

He was named NBA Summer League MVP while playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the 2021 NBA Summer League. On August 5, 2021, Cam Thomas signed a rookie contract with the team.

On October 19, 2021, he made his NBA debut in a 104-127 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. His rookie season (2021-22) ended with 67 games (2 starts) and an average of 8.5 points, 1.2 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game.

Thomas was also named to the Nets’ NBA Summer League roster for 2022.

Cam, 21, became the NBA’s youngest player to record three straight 40-point games on February 7, 2023, scoring 43 points in a 116-112 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

On the same day, Lakers legend LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time scoring leader with 38,388 points in a 133-130 loss to the City Thunder.

Even now, at 19 years and 88 days, James is the youngest NBA player to score at least 40 points (exactly 41 points).

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Controversy

While Cam’s professional career was going well, he recently received a lot of backlash after making an anti-gay remark during a postgame interview.

Cam was fined $40,000 by the NBA for using “derogatory and disparaging language” during a postgame interview following the Nets’ win over the Chicago Bulls on February 9, 2023.

TNT interviewed him on the court alongside his teammate Spencer Dinwiddie, and he was asked about Spencer’s comments that the team did not acquire the best players, but the most attractive ones.

Cam responded, “We already had good-looking guys,” before concluding the sentence with an anti-gay remark.

He apologized on social media following the incident, but his fans were not pleased.

Thomas tweeted, “I want to apologize for the insensitive word I used in the postgame interview.” “I was excited about the win and was being playful. I definitely didn’t intend to offend anyone, but realize that I probably did. My apologies again. Much love.”

Social Media , Girlfriend and Relationship

Cameron Thomas’s personal life is unknown to the general public. What his fans do know is that he has the ability to help the Brooklyn Nets recover from the turmoil caused by the departures of Kyrie and Durant.

Cam is active on social media, with 185k followers on Instagram and 30.2k followers on Twitter. He posts about his games and practice reels on Instagram.

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