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Cam Thomas during a game against the Atlanta Hawks in October 2024
After spending several seasons with the Brooklyn Nets, Cam Thomas changed uniforms for the first time in his career after the 2026 trade deadline passed.
The veteran guard took on a new opportunity with the Milwaukee Bucks. Last week, Thomas had a strong accusation for his former organization, claiming that the Nets don’t have the trust to support any of their players, including himself.
“That’s just who they are, they don’t believe in nobody,” Thomas told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. As expected, Thomas’s quote went viral as it came off as his final comment for his former team.
“I never asked. I don’t even care anymore. I’m on a different team. I don’t want to talk about them much. But that’s what it was. They didn’t believe,” the veteran guard added. “Always thought, I don’t know. They always thought something was better, I guess. I don’t know. Always chasing something.”
Brooklyn Nets Head Coach Jordi Fernandez Responds
Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas
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As the Nets prepared for their March 5 game against the Miami Heat, Fernandez was asked about his former player’s comment. He took the high road with his response.
“We wish Cam the best. We loved him while he was here,” said the head coach.
“We hope that he does very well where he is. I don’t know if he has the right to speak about others. We’re happy with the guys we have here. I believe that everybody here can help us with what we have planned. We wish nothing but the best for him.”
Thomas and Fernandez evidently didn’t have the strongest coach-player relationship. Fernandez serves as Thomas’s third coach in the NBA.
When Thomas landed on the Nets as a rookie first-rounder, who was selected 27th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, he played under the Hall of Famer, Steve Nash. That was during the Nets’ superteam era with Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving.
As a rookie, Thomas appeared in 67 games for the Nets. He averaged 8.5 points while shooting 43% off the bench. During his second season, he produced 10.6 points per game, while hitting on 44% of his field goals, including 38% from three.
The 2023-2024 NBA season is when Thomas proved he could be a 20-plus-point scorer in the league. He shot 44% from the field in 66 games to average 22.5 points per game. At that point, Thomas seemed to be a budding star in Brooklyn. Yet, the Nets weren’t sold on his long-term outlook.
Before the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Nets had an opportunity to offer Thomas a long-term extension. They chose not to, putting a qualifying offer on the table for one year. Thomas accepted, but it was clear he was on borrowed time in Brooklyn. If the parties split, it would be mutual, as frustration was boiling over from Thomas’s end.
Ultimately, Thomas appeared in 24 games for the Nets before leaving. He averaged 15.6 points per game while shooting 39% from the field. Injuries have affected him throughout the year, but a change of scenery was clearly needed. The Nets didn’t have a trade suitor for Thomas, so a buyout ensued. Thomas picked up with Brooklyn shortly after.
Although Thomas took his direct shot, he made it clear he’s ready to move on from his situation with the Nets. An unbothered Fernandez seemed ready to do the same on Thursday.