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Cam Thomas

Guard · Brooklyn Nets · 6'3", 210 lb · Born Oct 13, 2001 · Yokosuka, Japan · Drafted 27th overall, 2021
Elite scorer3× 40-pt gamesLSUBucket-getter
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In short

Cam Thomas is an elite bucket-getting scoring guard for the Brooklyn Nets, drafted 27th in 2021 out of LSU. A self-creating three-level scorer, he broke out as a starter — averaging around 22-24 points a game — and in February 2023 became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40-plus points in three consecutive games.

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Proj. points
15.6
range 12.9–18.3
Line 15.5
51%
to go over
Team win
55%
113–112
Poi 15.6 Lean overReb 1.8 Lean underAss 3.1 Lean overPRA 20.5 Lean over
Likely on himSion James· 80 Perimeter DStrong defender
15+ pts58%20+ pts7%

Model lines Thomas at 15.6 pts (range 12.9–18.3) vs a 15.5 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (51%).

Biggest edge: venue — home floor — small boost.

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An elite bucket-getting scoring guard — a self-creating three-level scorer for the Nets.

Born in Japan, Thomas starred at Oak Hill and LSU before Brooklyn drafted him 27th in 2021.

🏫 LSU · 27th, 2021Yokosuka, Japan

He grew from an 8.5-point rookie into a featured 22-24-point scorer.

8.5 → 24 ppgFeatured scorer

In February 2023 he became the youngest ever with 40+ points in three straight games.

3× 40-pt gamesYoungest ever

A pure bucket-getter, he's one of the league's most potent volume scorers.

47-pt highInstant offense
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PPG
15.6
2025-26
RPG
1.8
per game
APG
3.1
per game
FG%
.399
.325 from three
LIFE

Roots & the rise

An elite bucket-getting scoring guard — a self-creating three-level scorer for the Nets.

Cam Thomas was born in Yokosuka, Japan, where his mother was living at the time, and starred at Oak Hill Academy before a one-and-done season at LSU, where he averaged 23 points and made First-team All-SEC. Brooklyn drafted him 27th in 2021.

He grew from an 8.5-point rookie into a featured scorer, averaging around 22-24 points a game as a starter. A quick-trigger, three-level scorer, he made history in February 2023 as the youngest player ever to score 40-plus in three straight games, cementing a reputation as one of the league's purest bucket-getters.

Sources: Wikipedia, NBA.com, Basketball-Reference, ESPN.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Thomas was born in Japan and raised in the Virginia area, a reputed gym rat whose scoring instincts showed early (he reportedly drained 33 straight free throws in a childhood contest). That confidence and shot-making carried him from Oak Hill Academy through LSU to the NBA.

His on-court identity is pure scoring — a self-creating guard who excels at isolation shot-making, mid-range pull-ups, and drawing fouls, capable of erupting for 40-plus in a hurry. His playmaking and defense are the developmental areas, with his assist rate climbing as his role grew; but as a bucket-getter, he is one of the most potent volume scorers of his age in the league.

PERSONALITY

The person

A pure, self-creating scoring guard — isolation shot-making, pull-ups, and instant offense.

Bucket-getterOne of the league's most potent volume scorers.
Shot creatorScores in bunches off the dribble in isolation.
FearlessYoungest ever with 40-plus points in three straight games.
PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Isolation Scorer · Bucket-Getter
Temperament
Alpha
Leadership
58/100
Scoring66
Playmaking57
Rebounding38
Perimeter D64
Rim protection20
Spacing58
Athleticism70
Clutch65
an isolation shot-creating scorer
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

Pure scoring punch

Thomas's value is elite, self-created scoring — a quick-trigger guard who makes tough shots in isolation, pulls up from mid-range, and draws fouls, capable of scoring 40-plus in a hurry. Few players his age can generate offense in such volume, making him one of the league's most dangerous bucket-getters and a nightly scoring threat for Brooklyn.

Rounding out the game

The developmental keys are playmaking and defense — the areas that will determine whether he's a lead option on a good team or a high-usage scorer. His assist rate has climbed with his role, and his shot-making is undeniable; adding efficiency and two-way impact would elevate him from bucket-getter to a more complete star.

STATS

Season by season

Per game

SeasonGPMINPTSREBASTFG%3P%
2025-262424.315.61.83.1.399.325

Source: Basketball-Reference.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Where he sits in history

2023Youngest player in NBA history to score 40-plus points in three consecutive games
ScoringCareer-high 47 points; broke out as a 22-24-point-a-game starter
CollegeFirst-team All-SEC at LSU (2021)

Hardware

27th
Draft pick (2021)
47
Career-high points
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated July 13, 2026

An elite bucket-getting scoring guard — one of the league's most potent volume scorers.

Thomas is a pure, self-creating scorer — a quick-trigger guard who can erupt for 40-plus and averages in the low-20s. His long-term value hinges on growing as a playmaker and defender to complement elite scoring, but his bucket-getting is a genuine, nightly weapon for Brooklyn.

ScoringElite
Shot creationElite
PlaymakingDeveloping
DefenseDeveloping

Contract

Draft
27th, 2021 young
Role
Scoring guard bucket-getter
Age
24 rising
Bottom line

One of the purest bucket-getters of his age — a self-creating scoring guard who can drop 40 in a hurry, with playmaking and defense the keys to a more complete game.

FAQ

Quick answers

What is Cam Thomas known for?

Elite, self-created scoring — a three-level bucket-getter who can erupt for 40-plus points and became the youngest player ever with 40-plus in three straight games.

Where is Cam Thomas from?

He was born in Yokosuka, Japan, where his mother was living at the time, and was raised in the Virginia area.

Where did Cam Thomas play college basketball?

One season at LSU, where he averaged 23 points and made First-team All-SEC before Brooklyn drafted him 27th in 2021.