Just about when the Brooklyn Nets were getting hot with an impressive win streak, Kevin Durant got injured and sidelined for a considerable amount of time. Since the 2x NBA champion’s absence, the Nets have lost some of that same magic. However, the KD-less Nets came through last night against the Los Angeles Lakers in a resounding fashion. Moreover, last night’s win also came on the back of a young guard who seems to ‘never smile’ for a very specific reason.

Ben Simmons has left many fans asking for more this season. Consequently, some fans went to the length of using his underwhelming productivity to make sense of his teammate’s gloomy side.

Fans break down Cam Thomas’ sadness

Cam Thomas is a 21-year-old guard who was drafted by the Nets in the 2021 NBA draft. In the 100-odd games he has played in his career, Thomas has put up impressive numbers of 8.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists. Interestingly, these numbers fall in the ballpark of what 3x All-Star Ben Simmons is producing in Brooklyn. Moreover, Simmons (27.3) is averaging double the minutes compared to Thomas (13.8).?

The Australian guard’s downfall in production, when compared to his days with the Philadelphia 76ers, is significant. With numbers down across the board, Simmons has faced major backlash all season. However, some fans even went as far as to use one of Thomas’ quirky traits to hold Simmons accountable.?

Thomas is notorious for keeping his ‘game face’ on all the time. The NBA world has seldom seen the young guard smile. Consequently, moving away from trade deadline rumors, fans found the time to concoct a theory to break down why Thomas is always so stern.?

According to a fan on Instagram, the reason why Thomas never smiles is,?“If I gotta sit on the bench knowing I’m an easy 16 points a game while Ben Simmons is on the court doing cardio for a ton of money I wouldn’t smile either.”

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The comment left many agreeing with the hilarious take.?

“Truer words have never been spoken.”

“Damn, that makes sense!!! Nice 1”

“Bro said Ben is doing cardio for like 30-something million a year ???”

Consequently, more fans also chimed in on the Simmons beatdown:?

“when ur 6’10 with them mins he needs to be a big threat he will not win a chip”

“way overrated defender he doesn’t make impact he needs more to beat cam thomas”?

“Ben’s a role player”

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What are your thoughts on why Thomas never smiles? Let us know in the comments below.?