Brooklyn Nets Cam Thomas goes off on Zach Lowe

Cam Thomas Goes Off On NBA Analyst After Being Called “Empty Calories Ball Hog”

Matt Brown

Cam Thomas is one of the hottest names in the NBA trade market right now. After Cam Johnson was dealt to the Denver Nuggets, the focus has shifted to Thomas. The Brooklyn Nets have a slew of young players they would like to get on the court, and they hope to extract some value from Thomas. However, NBA analyst Zach Lowe revealed that the market may not be what the Nets are looking for. He said there are “mega-detractors” and some view Thomas as an “empty calories ball hog.” Thomas didn’t take kindly to that and made his feelings known on social media.

Cam Thomas Goes Off On Zach Lowe

It’s easy to see why some people are high on Cam Thomas. The former first-round pick is coming off his best year, averaging 24.0 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.3 rebounds per game. He has the ability to score in bunches. However, the detractors say that scoring is all he is good for, and while points are impressive, it isn’t done in a winning environment. This is where Zach Lowe’s report comes from. Thomas went off on social media, responding to the quote from Lowe.

“The consenus? F*** you and the consensus. This is most likely the same consensus teams who can’t guard me and send double teams from jump ball . Why are we double teaming a guy who’s “not that good” make it make sense please.”

Some athletes ignore the noise surrounding them. The NBA especially seems to have plenty of people talking and giving various hot takes on a day-to-day basis. Cam Thomas believes that the attention he is getting from other teams proves his value on the court.

What Is The Actual Market?

The NBA trade landscape is in an interesting spot. The new CBA puts severe restrictions on how trades can be executed. Teams have had to work hard to get under the dreaded “second apron” to avoid stiff penalties in team building. It makes trading for a player like Cam Thomas more difficult than in past years.

Lowe is reporting on what he is hearing. There are likely many teams that would love to get the young scorer on their team for the right price. Furthermore, some teams and agents will negotiate through the media, leaking reports to try to drive the value of a player up or down. Could this be happening with Thomas?

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, Cam Thomas can prove he is more than an empty calories scorer on the court. If he does not get traded in the offseason, he will be one of the hottest names as the NBA trade deadline approaches in February.

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