Cam Thomas has never been shy about his confidence, and recent reports indicate that the Brooklyn Nets guard sees himself on equal footing with some of the NBA’s most recognized young talents. According to league insiders, Thomas reportedly believes he should not be viewed as a lesser player than the likes of Tyler Herro, RJ Barrett, or Immanuel Quickley — all of whom have received more national attention and larger roles on their respective teams.
Selected 27th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft, Cam Thomas has steadily proven himself as one of the league’s most prolific young scorers. Despite often coming off the bench or being limited in minutes under various coaching regimes, Thomas has shown flashes of elite offensive potential. In the 2023–24 NBA season, he averaged 22.5 points per game in just over 29 minutes of action — a testament to his efficiency and scoring ability.
By comparison, Tyler Herro, a former Sixth Man of the Year, has carved out a significant role with the Miami Heat, while RJ Barrett has started consistently for the New York Knicks and was recently traded to the Toronto Raptors, where he continues to be a featured piece. Immanuel Quickley, also now with Toronto, has grown into a key contributor and was among the finalists for Sixth Man of the Year in 2023. Each of these players has been afforded opportunities to shine on the national stage, something Thomas believes he has not yet fully received.
Thomas’s confidence is not unwarranted. He became the youngest player in NBA history to score 40+ points in
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