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2021 NBA draft: Brooklyn Nets’ Cameron Thomas wins hearts as he honours Kobe Bryant
60 players made their dreams come true at the 2021 NBA draft. This draft was one of the most exciting and talented drafts in a long time. Teams made their moves and added crucial players in their lineup. However, one of the players took the opportunity to honour Kobe Bryant.
While the top picks took the headlines, one player shined through his actions. LSU’s Cameron Thomas honoured Kobe Bryant on his big night. In addition, he also honoured his mother by engraving the phrase ‘Let Your Light Shine’ on his suit. This was because his mom would text him this before every game and he wanted to honour her.
Cameron Thomas honors the late, great Kobe Bryant.
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He said that Kobe is is his favourite player, and he wanted to honour him in some way. He had pictures of Kobe’s accolades on the inside of his suit. Moreover, he also brought in the famous ‘Mamba Mentality’ alongside the pictures.
After being drafted, he shared how ‘The Mamba’ impacted his life as a basketball player. He said that wouldn’t be playing if it was not for him and his mentality.
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
It was a great gesture by Thomas as he honoured his two biggest inspirations; Kobe and his mom.
Who drafted Cameron Thomas in the 2021 NBA draft?
Thomas garnered a lot of attention for the 2021 NBA draft as a scorer. He averaged 23 points per game as a freshman with LSU and regarded as one of the best scorer on the draft. Hence, it was a no brainer that he would be go home as an NBA player.
However, the team which picked him was a surprise. The Brooklyn Nets picked him up 27th overall in the 2021 NBA draft. As if the Nets did not have enough offensive firepower, they have now another young offensive machine. Thomas could live out the dream getting to play alongside the most skilled scorers in the game. Moreover, James Harden is his favourite modern day player.
However, he is yet to develop on defence and spacing the floor. He will have to work on the other skills part from scoring to make his name in the league. But, the Nets have acquired an extremely talented player who is willing to work hard every step of the way.
Jul 29, 2021; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Cameron Thomas (LSU) walks off the stage 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
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