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Nets’ Cam Thomas earned praise from Nuggets for scoring ability

Nets’ Cam Thomas earned praise from Nuggets for scoring ability

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone commended Brooklyn Nets rookie Cam Thomas for his ability as a scorer ahead of their matchup on Sunday.

Thomas entered the NBA draft highly touted for his scoring and ability to take over games. The former LSU standout even thought he was the top scorer in the draft class, something that has been on display throughout the season.

The skillset of Thomas is certainly something that every team in the NBA can use and a big reason why Malone is impressed with him. Malone even revealed that Thomas was in consideration for them with the 26th pick in the draft last year.

He is a guy that we discussed a lot going into that draft. You look at his one season at LSU and the fact that, as a freshman in a power conference, scored 20 points a night. … He is kinda like a Vinnie Johnson, the “Microwave” (type of player). That guy can just catch and fire.

With the Nets down several players, including Kevin Durant and James Harden, Thomas has been playing a…

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