History of Cam Thomas (basketball) in Timeline
Cameron Thomas is a professional basketball player currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. Highly touted as a five-star recruit coming out of high school, he played college basketball for the LSU Tigers. Thomas is notable for being the youngest player in NBA history to achieve a streak of three consecutive games with 40 or more points, showcasing his scoring prowess. He was considered one of the top shooting guards in the 2020 class.
October 13, 2001: Cameron Thomas's Birth
On October 13, 2001, Cameron Bouchea Thomas was born. He is an American professional basketball player.
July 2019: Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Offensive Player of the Year
In July 2019, Cameron Thomas was named the Offensive Player of the Year at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League after averaging a league-best 29.5 points per game for Boo Williams.
November 18, 2019: College Commitment
On November 18, 2019, Cameron Thomas committed to play college basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU), choosing them over UCLA.
November 26, 2020: College Debut
On November 26, 2020, in his college debut, Cameron Thomas scored 27 points in a 94–81 win against SIU Edwardsville.
2020: High School Ranking
In 2020, Cameron Thomas was ranked as a consensus five-star recruit and one of the best shooting guards in his class.
April 15, 2021: NBA Draft Declaration
On April 15, 2021, Cameron Thomas declared for the 2021 NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility after being named to the First Team All-SEC.
August 5, 2021: Signing with Brooklyn Nets
On August 5, 2021, Cameron Thomas officially signed with the Brooklyn Nets, marking the beginning of his NBA career.
October 19, 2021: NBA Debut
On October 19, 2021, Cameron Thomas made his NBA debut, scoring two points in a loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.
July 18, 2022: All-NBA Summer League First Team
On July 18, 2022, Cameron Thomas was named to the All-NBA Summer League First Team.
February 4, 2023: Career-High 44 Points
On February 4, 2023, Cameron Thomas scored a then career-high 44 points in a win against the Washington Wizards.
February 7, 2023: 43-Point Game
On February 7, 2023, Cameron Thomas scored 43 points in a loss to the Phoenix Suns, becoming the youngest NBA player to score at least 40 points in three consecutive games.
February 10, 2023: NBA Fine
On February 10, 2023, Cameron Thomas was fined $40,000 by the NBA for using an anti-gay slur during a post-game interview.
October 25, 2023: Most Bench Points in a Season Opener
On October 25, 2023, Cameron Thomas scored 36 points off the bench, marking the most points scored off the bench in a season-opener in NBA history.
