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Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas was fined by the NBA $40,000 for utilizing “derogatory and disparaging language” throughout a postgame interview following the crew’s 116-105 win over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
Thomas was interviewed by TNT on the courtroom, alongside new teammate Spencer Dinwiddie who the crew acquired within the Kyrie Irving commerce earlier within the week. Thomas was requested about Dinwiddie’s feedback that the Nets didn’t purchase the very best gamers, however the “finest trying” ones.
“The Nets wanted assist in that division,” Dinwiddie added.
Thomas responded to these feedback by saying, “We already had handsome guys,” then utilizing an anti-gay slur to finish the sentence.
The 21-year-old Thomas apologized on social media after the sport.
“I wish to apologize for the insensitive phrase I used within the postgame interview,” Thomas tweeted. “I used to be excited concerning the win and was being playful. I undoubtedly didn’t intend to offend anybody, however notice that I most likely did. My apologies once more. A lot love.”
Thomas was drafted within the first spherical of the 2021 NBA Draft out of Lousiana State College. Thomas is averaging 10.6 factors per sport this season and just lately set an NBA report for turning into the youngest participant of all time to attain 40+ factors in three straight video games.
