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Nov 10, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) and forward Kevin Durant (7) talk against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 10, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden (13) and forward Kevin Durant (7) talk against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Kevin Durant is undoubtedly the franchise leader of the Brooklyn Nets. It is at his discretion that the franchise decides whether or not to trade a player. So a healthy relationship with him arguably ensures a stable future for any member of the Brooklyn Nets.
As the leader, it is his responsibility to ensure that every player on the team understands their role and feels included. Therefore, in the spirit of healthy competition, he often engages with his teammates in friendly banter.
Little did he know that Cameron Thomas, a rookie out of Louisiana State, would have an equally hilarious response to his antics.
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Love this KD x Cam Thomas interaction 😂 @KDTrey5 @24_camthomas pic.twitter.com/SaIzmAYapn
— Overtime (@overtime) November 11, 2021
Has Kevin Durant found a new apprentice in Cameron Thomas?
A lot of experts argued the Brooklyn Nets gave up a lot of their future assets to trade for James Harden last season. However, they seem to have found an exciting prospect in this year’s draft who has the fans on the edge of their seats.
Other than the Big Three, the Brooklyn Nets had little depth in the roster last season. However, they have added some interesting prospects to their roster that certainly make the fans feel they did not put their future at risk for Harden.
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Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Cameron Thomas (LSU) poses with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number twenty-seven overall pick by the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
One reason that should excite the Nets about their future is Cameron Thomas. The shooting guard out of Louisiana State impressed experts and fans across the league in the pre-season Summer League. He was named the joint MVP of the Summer League for averaging a stellar 27 points per game.
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Thomas grew up watching Kevin Durant dominate the league. And now, his chemistry with Durant shows he might be the next protege of Durant.
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This friendly exchange shows growing chemistry between the squad even in Kyrie Irving‘s absence. Could Cameron Thomas be the short-term solution and the long-term solution for the vacancy created by Kyrie’s absence?
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