Cam Thomas, now with the Milwaukee Bucks, has openly criticized the Brooklyn Nets following his February release from the team. After signing a contract with Milwaukee that runs through the 2025-26 NBA season, Thomas has voiced lingering disappointment about his time with Brooklyn. In a recent interview with Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Thomas suggested that the Nets never truly believed in his abilities during his tenure there.
He stated plainly,
“That’s just who they are. They don’t believe in nobody.”
Thomas emphasized his feelings by adding,
“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. Always thought — I don’t know. They always thought something was better, I guess. I don’t know. Always chasing something.”
His comments underscore his frustration with the organization’s approach to his role and potential.
Thomas’s Career Path and Future Prospects with the Bucks
Thomas, a 24-year-old shooting guard who was selected 27th overall in the 2021 NBA draft by the Nets, spent over four seasons in Brooklyn. Over 239 games, he averaged 15.2 points per contest with a shooting accuracy of 43.5 percent from the field. Despite his productive run in Brooklyn, his recent remarks suggest a definitive emotional and professional break from the franchise.
With his contract extending only through the next season, Thomas will become a free agent in the summer of 2026. Given his candid comments about the Nets, it is unlikely Brooklyn will be a contender for his services moving forward. His current tenure with the Bucks offers a renewed opportunity, but his future beyond the 2025-26 season remains uncertain.
How Milwaukee and Thomas Are Moving Forward
The Bucks’ decision to bring Thomas aboard reflects their interest in his scoring ability and potential growth. As Milwaukee continues its season, Thomas’s performance will be closely watched, especially given the fresh start he has embraced after his difficult exit from Brooklyn. This phase could be pivotal both for Thomas’s career trajectory and the Bucks’ roster development.
The ongoing situation highlights the complex dynamics athletes face when changing teams and how past experiences shape their outlook. Thomas’s outspoken remarks shed light on his desire for trust and opportunity, elements he apparently found lacking with the Nets but hopes to find with the Bucks.
