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It had been a harsh time for members of the Brooklyn Nets organization last week, including their fans. Quick and surprising exits from both of their main stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving shook the entire league. However, the Nets’ drama does not stop there. A recent post-game interview by two Nets players went viral for all the wrong reasons. That reason is, the NBA’s slapped a five-figure fine on one of the Nets’ rookies for his remarks in the post-game interview, catching the attention of fans online.?
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Some NBA fans considered the fine to be unfair, although the NBA found the rookie’s comments to be derogatory.?
Cam Thomas gets a massive fine for using derogatory and disparaging remarks
Cam Thomas, who had a great game after the departure of the Nets’ main stars, was fined a huge amount of $40,000 for his remarks. In the post-game interview with Nets’ recent addition Spencer Dinwiddie, Thomas was asked by the reporter,?“You got to bring the good looks, because you guys were lacking that”.?
Thomas replied, “We already had good-looking dudes, but no homo”. The NBA went on to fine the young rookie for his remark which some fans considered to be unfair.
Here are some of the reactions from NBA Twitter:?
So he’s not allowed to clarify that he’s not homosexual?
— . (@wegotsweptagain) February 10, 2023
World is getting so damn soft
— choc (@choc) February 10, 2023
$40,000 ? In this Economy?!! Shite…!
— 🗽FL Empire 🗽🇺🇸 (@CloudAtlas_47) February 10, 2023
40k for “no homo” but the league/media can call russell westbrook a vampire and it’s crickets
— 🏀 🛸 (@ballsavant_00) February 10, 2023
Anything to get their money back huh… pic.twitter.com/4c4PuZRXnU
— D’Courtland Christian (DC) (@Dcrealspill) February 10, 2023
League is a joke lol pic.twitter.com/Kp6iLXVIxF
— Kaleb Earls (@K_Earls32) February 10, 2023
Fans believe the NBA is all business, as they continue to fine hefty amounts on players for their actions or words.?Furthermore, Thomas later apologized for his words on Twitter.
I want to apologize for the insensitive word I used in the post-game interview. I was excited about the win and was being playful. I definitely didn't intend to offend anyone, but realize that I probably did. My apologies again. Much love 🫶🏽❤️
— Cam Thomas (@24_camthomas) February 10, 2023
Meanwhile, Nets fans were happy that the team got a win against the Chicago Bulls, in their very outing with a new roster.?
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Though the exit of their two main stars has undoubtedly cost the team, Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney Smith, and Mikal Bridges stand as the latest additions to the roster. Dinwiddie led the team from the front, in his second stint with the franchise. The guard scored 25 points against the Bulls to secure a 116-105 victory.?
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Cam Thomas also shined for the Nets against the Bulls. The 21-year-old went on to score 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists on the night. The Nets currently stand 5th in the Eastern Conference table with a 33-22 record.?
