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In the NBA, one of the intense ways to see the thrilling competition is the level of defense by the opponent team. The NBA history has already seen its fair share of such defense strategies, heated rivalries, and infamous villains. Recently, a rookie from the Brooklyn Nets has picked up his best defense opponents. He is a young 21 YO rising athlete on the team roster. Having experience playing alongside Kyrie Irving, he has seen the best opponents. A former LeBron James teammate has also made it to his recent list of best defenses.??

Cam Thomas recently appeared in a podcast show called ?The SchuZ Show? on YouTube. He reveals that playing with the Chicago Bulls has been the toughest so far for him.?

Cam Thomas’ Experience Against the Bulls’ Defense?

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Net?s uprising promising star opened up about his encounters with the Chicago Bulls’ defense. Thomas acknowledged that the Bulls, particularly Alex Caruso and Pat Williams, played exceptionally well against him. He mentioned that in games where he scored 40 points, the Bulls’ defense managed to limit him to just 20 points in a subsequent game. Thomas attributed his struggles to the strong efforts of Caruso, Williams, and the rest of the Bulls’ team.?

He says, “I feel like the Bulls. The Bulls play good defense on me when I when I had the 40-point games and then we had that fourth game; and I only had 20 because I was struggling a little bit. I feel like they played good defense on me that game. Pat Williams, Caruso, all those guys played, played pretty soft even on me that game”.

The Championship Connection: Alex Caruso and LeBron James?

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Cam Thomas played alongside Kyrie Irving in his earlier days with the Brooklyn Nets. During his college basketball fays, he scored an average of 31.5 points per game. He eventually entered the NBA in 2021. However, the landscape of the Nets shifted, and some significant departures, including that of Irving. As the team dynamics reshaped, it opened doors for Thomas, giving him a chance to grow with the situation in the team.?

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So an opponent like Alex Caruso on his list is even more interesting as Caruso played alongside LeBron James in the Lakers. He won the championship with him in 2020.

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Caruso’s championship experience, coupled with his defensive skills, has contributed to his reputation as a formidable defense player to his opponents. What’s your opinion of him? Let us know in the comments below.

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