Everyone within the Brooklyn Nets organization fan base waited with bated breath when Cameron Thomas accidentally stepped on teammate Day’Ron Sharpe’s foot. It resulted in an ankle sprain, which was all too familiar for everyone since Cam missed nearly a month earlier this season with the same injury.
Cam silenced everyone immediately because, after the game, he said that it was not as severe as the previous injury. That was great news, but sometimes professional athletes have injuries that are much worse than what they feel like. After an MRI exam, Cam was diagnosed with a right ankle/midfoot sprain and is listed day-to-day.
The Nets need Cam to return as soon as possible
Thomas is a vital player for the Nets, and losing him would be a nightmare for Brooklyn. Since he’s day-to-day, he can return anytime soon, which would benefit the Nets’ hopes of making it into the Play-In Tournament spots.
He averages 20.9 points per game, and that production is crucial to how Brooklyn plays. Coach Kevin Ollie and former head coach Jacque Vaughn relied on Thomas to create offense out of thin air. He can break down any opponent with smart dribble moves and become an off-ball scoring threat.
The former LSU Tiger thrives as a go-to guy and works well with Mikal Bridges as the primary duo. Cam needs to return as soon as possible because Bridges is a fantastic player, but he can’t do it alone.
Cam’s development will continue as the season progresses
The injury is a small bump along the road for Thomas, as he’s shown marked improvements from previous years. It is the first season where he has an expanded role, and the 22-year-old has shown no signs of slowing down.
Thomas will keep growing and become the team’s primary star, with Mikal as his running mate. In the meantime, Cam must do his best to become healthier and avoid injuries like ankle sprains.
This injury should get cleared up soon, given Cam is feeling better already. He wants to contribute ASAP, so it’ll be up to Coach Ollie to put him in the best position to contribute when he returns.
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