History of Cam Thomas (basketball) in Timeline

Cameron Thomas is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He was highly rated as a five-star recruit coming out of high school and played college basketball at LSU. Notably, Thomas holds the record for being the youngest NBA player to score 40 or more points in three consecutive games, showcasing his scoring ability and potential in the league.

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October 13, 2001: Cameron Thomas Born

On October 13, 2001, Cameron Bouchea Thomas was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets.

July 2019: Nike Elite Youth Basketball League Offensive Player of the Year

In July 2019, Cameron Thomas was named 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: Committed to LSU

On November 18, 2019, Cameron Thomas committed to play college basketball at Louisiana State University (LSU), choosing the Tigers over offers from other schools like UCLA.

November 26, 2020: College Debut

On November 26, 2020, Cameron Thomas made his college debut, scoring 27 points in a 94–81 win against SIU Edwardsville.

2020: Five-Star Recruit

In 2020, Cameron Thomas was a consensus five-star recruit, recognized as one of the best shooting guards in his class.

April 15, 2021: Declared for NBA draft

On April 15, 2021, Cameron Thomas declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility after being named to the First Team All-SEC.

August 5, 2021: Signed with Brooklyn Nets

On August 5, 2021, Cameron Thomas officially signed with the Brooklyn Nets, marking a significant step in his professional career.

October 19, 2021: NBA Debut

On October 19, 2021, Cameron Thomas made his debut in the NBA, coming off the bench to score two points in a 104–127 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, recognizing his performance during the league.

February 4, 2023: Career-High 44 Points

On February 4, 2023, Cameron Thomas scored a then career-high 44 points in a 125–123 win over the Washington Wizards, marking a significant achievement in his NBA career.

February 7, 2023: New Career-High 47 Points

On February 7, 2023, Cameron Thomas achieved a new career-high by scoring 47 points in a 124–116 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, becoming the second youngest player in NBA history to score at least 40 points in consecutive games, behind LeBron James.

February 10, 2023: NBA Fined Thomas $40,000

On February 10, 2023, the NBA fined Cameron Thomas $40,000 for using the phrase "no homo" during a post-game interview, which was perceived as anti-gay, following a game against the Chicago Bulls.

October 25, 2023: 36 Points Off Bench

On October 25, 2023, Cameron Thomas scored 36 points off the bench in a 114–113 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking the most points scored off the bench in a season-opener in NBA history.

March 15, 2025: Ruled Out for Season

On March 15, 2025, Cameron Thomas was ruled out for the remainder of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a left hamstring strain.

September 4, 2025: Signed One-Year Qualifying Offer

On September 4, 2025, Cameron Thomas signed a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer deal to return to the Nets after spending the summer in restricted free agency.