It takes time — often a lot of time — for rookies on championship contenders to catch their break and make a name for themselves. In Cam Thomas’ case, that time is coming.
On a night when the Nets offense was searching for a spark against the Cavaliers, it was the Co-MVP of the Summer League who delivered the unexpected lift in the third quarter. Steve Nash subbed in the 20-year-old rookie and Thomas scored eight points in a 20-6 run to close out the third with a two-point lead.
“I got in and knew the game-plan and knew what we had to do.