Could the Nets have the NBA’s top scorer and its worst record?

The question has been asked by both Brooklyn diehards and doubters around the league, dripping with snark. What will be higher this coming season: Cam Thomas’ scoring average or the Nets’ win total.

Considering Brooklyn’s commitment to a rebuild — <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/06/26/sports/mikal-bridges-trade-puts-nets-in-full-tank-mode-and-its-going-to-be-ugly/">read: tank</a> — the Nets will surely struggle. They’re projected to be the worst team in the NBA this coming season, with most sportsbooks tabbing them for just 19.5 wins. Woefully short on offensive firepower with Mikal Bridges gone, the Nets will expect — no, make that need — Thomas to score far more than he has before in his three-year career.

Could the Nets have the NBA’s top scorer and its worst record?{ai:summary}<p>The Brooklyn Nets may struggle in the upcoming NBA season, facing projections of having the worst record in the league with only 19.5 wins anticipated. This comes amid a rebuilding phase and the departure of key player Mikal Bridges. </p><p>Cam Thomas is expected to take on a significant scoring role, raising questions about whether his average will surpass the team's win total. #sports</p>

Why the Nets’ likely slide could generate a rise in Cam Thomas’ future earnings

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