Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas is not taking kindly to some comments made about him by NBA analyst Zach Lowe.
Lowe was quoted as saying the “consensus” around Thomas’ game was that he is an “empty calories ball hog,” implying that Thomas puts up a lot of points but does not really help his team win. The guard, who is a restricted free agent, did not like that, and took aim at Lowe on X.
The consenus? F*** you and the consensus @ZachLowe_NBA,” Thomas wrote. “This is most likely the same consensus teams who can’t guard me and send double teams from jump ball. Why are we double teaming a guy who’s “not that good” make it make sense please.”
The consenus? F*** you and the consensus @ZachLowe_NBA . This is most likely the same consensus teams who can’t guard me and send double teams from jump ball . Why are we double teaming a guy who's “not that good” make it make sense please. https://t.co/IrHNVHYqTc
— Cam Thomas (@24_camthomas) July 18, 2025
In a separate post, Thomas seemingly took aim at Nets GM Sean Marks and the roster moves Marks made last season.
“Empty Calories? First off we were the 5th or 6th team in the east before my injury and trades. Can’t control what the GM wanna do with the team,” Thomas wrote. “2nd ball hog? I was 2nd on the team in assists, not counting the Pgs traded away and traded for…”
Thomas did average 24 points per game for the Nets last season, though he was limited to 25 games due to a hamstring injury. He has shown the ability to pop off for huge scoring nights, and he did lead the team in assists among non-point guards, but with only 3.8 per game.
Thomas is a divisive player, and his name has come up in trade rumors for a while. He has yet to attract significant interest as a restricted free agent, perhaps because of a perception that he does not do much but put up empty points.
On one hand, Thomas has every right to call out narratives about him that he thinks are unfair. On the other hand, seemingly calling out his GM probably is not going to help how he is perceived around the league.
