Most first-round picks are immediate starters in Las Vegas Summer League, but not Cam Thomas. The Brooklyn Nets are using a forward-thinking approach with the rookie’s development, making him the Summer League sixth man.
Thomas, 19, tallied 22 points and four assists off the bench in Brooklyn’s 97-91 win over the Summer League Bucks. Two nights earlier, Thomas dropped 19 points in 25 minutes, once again as a reserve.
The Nets drafted Thomas because he can score the basketball. Although his shooting numbers through two games (12-for-30, 40% FG) haven’t been great, he’s flashing his insane upside as a shotmaker.