Nets’ Cam Thomas reacts to monster performance against Clippers; Kyrie Irving trade
NEW YORK — Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas had the performance of his career in Monday’s 124-116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite the loss, Thomas had 47 points, becoming the second-youngest player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in back-to-back games, and three assists in the losing effort.
“I love to hoop man,” Thomas said when asked during his postgame interview about what allows him to be ready to play under any circumstance. “Obviously, I want to play in the real games. You can’t tell me one person who don’t want to play in a real NBA game, it’s foolish. I just try to stay in the moment and when I do get my opportunity, I try to make the most of it.” Thomas was incredible for the Nets all night long. However, there was something that was weighing on his mind.
“I’d probably say I was more stunned with the first time when he requested it,” Thomas said when asked for his reaction to the Kyrie Irving now being official. “It’s just business so, I stay out of it. I got drafted here. I just play.” Thomas has said in the past that Irving is a big brother to him so it makes sense why he was shocked when the news first broke of Irving wanting a trade.
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Player grades: Cam Thomas scores 47 in 124-116 loss to the Clippers
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