Cam Thomas sees the end of the tunnel

The nets slowly climb back up the slope. In addition to Saturday’s win against New Orleans, its third in four games, Brooklyn also received good news from the medical staff regarding Cam Thomas.

Shot in the left thigh for a month, last 24 years he was due to be re-examined this weekend and is progressing well enough to consider returning within two weeks. The player has already missed fifteen games, but that is undoubtedly a price to pay, especially with the recurring injury that already cost Cam Thomas dearly last year. Coach Jordi Fernandez has spoken out and will now eagerly await the next report from his protégé.

“We’re happy with the way he’s progressing. We have a new deadline which is two weeks. We’ll keep you posted and that’s it. There’s nothing to read between the lines, we’re happy with his progress. There’s been improvement and we’ll see where he is in two weeks.”, he confided.

What role in his return?

Jordi Fernandez will now have two weeks to come up with the best possible plan to reintegrate him into the team and make sure he gets the best out of him. Cam Thomas’ solo profile has its strengths and weaknesses, and it will be up to the Nets coach to find the best compromises to continue to improve his team. Not forgetting the defensive shortcomings of Cam Thomas that sometimes burdened the team.

“Of course, his superpower lies in his ability to score goals. At the same time, we are still waiting to see the creative efficiency and improvement in defense. All these things were important already at the beginning of the season. While he is recovering, the team continues to improve and play in a certain way.”he said.

Early in the regular season, Cam Thomas was able to find his groove offensively, most notably with 41 points against the Spurs. The problem is, Brooklyn had to wait until he got hurt to win his first game. The team is in a completely different dynamic today, and Cam Thomas will not be able to upset all the balances that have been established since his absence and that are increasingly bearing fruit.

“Overall, I’m very happy with the whole group”added Jordi Fernandes. “Now, when Cam comes back, it’s going to be up to me to find a way to get him into the group, keeping in mind that the most important thing is always the team. From there, you have to be ready to do whatever it takes to help the team and, of course, improve. That’s how it works. The success of the team will be yours, too. For now, I won’t be on those issues, but I won’t be worried. Be patient and we’ll get him ready to help the team.”

How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.