Cam Thomas’ immediate reaction to signing with Milwaukee

Former Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Thomas is eager to start a new chapter in his career with Milwaukee Bucks. Thomas signed with the Bucks after being waived by the Nets last week. For Thomas, joining the Bucks is a huge opportunity, one he won’t take for granted, he said, as he feels in the arms of his new team.

“It’s new beginnings. Happy for the opportunity. Happy that everybody’s hugging me. Everybody’s happy to be here. Everybody wanted me,” Thomas said. “So, I feel great. I can’t wait to get on the field and help win. The front office told me they always wanted me, they always called me, they’ve been trying to get me here for years. So that definitely plays into your decision to go somewhere. I really felt wanted by the guys.

“I talked to the doctor earlier. It was great. Great conversations. Just seeing the team, I felt like I could really help, contribute and just fit in. Be one of the guys. So I’m happy to be here. I’m happy to help. I can’t wait to get a win with the guys for sure.”

Cam Thomas’ first media appearance as Buck:

“I’m happy that everybody’s embracing me. Everybody’s happy that I’m here. Everybody wanted me … The front office told me they always wanted me, they always called about me, tried to get me here for years.”pic.twitter.com/Km4V5SbRKSm

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Following his release, Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez opened up about the front office’s surprising decision to waive Thomas after last Thursday’s trade deadline.

“That’s probably a question for management because my job is to coach the team on the floor,” Fernandez said. “Obviously there’s communication between management and the coaching staff, and we’re on the same page, but I’m not going to speak for Sean (Marks). When Cam was here, he was a part of us, wearing our jersey, playing hard and competing.”

“The only thing I can say is thank you for all the time he spent with us… I already told you what kind of player I think I want to see. He always worked and tried and was a teammate here. Now it’s exciting for him to start somewhere else. We just wish him luck and thank him for wearing our shirt,” concluded Fernandez.

Thomas will make his debut for the Bucks on Monday against the Magic.

Cam Thomas’ motivation to sign with the Bucks

Veteran forward Cam Thomas has expressed interest in joining the Bucks after the team had shown interest in him over the years. For Thomas it was his decision to sign easy with the Bucks, he said, per Andscape’s Mark Spears.

“I chose Milwaukee because they wanted me, and they told me they’ve been interested for years. So it’s good that this opportunity came true,” Thomas said. “And I just hope to meet everyone, get to know everyone and contribute as soon as possible.”

Thomas has produced All-Star-level offense during his tenure with the Nets, averaging 21.4 points on .434/.353/.860 shooting over the past three seasons.