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Brooklyn Nets exercise fourth-year team options for Cam Thomas and Day’Ron Sharpe
Ever since they were drafted in 2021, both Cameron Thomas and Day’Ron Sharpe have been impressive in their limited time on the floor. They were picked 27th and 29th overall, meaning they will earn $4 million apiece during the 2024/25 season.
Rookie contracts run for a maximum of four years, and the players can get extensions during the fourth year. They look to be long-term members of the Brooklyn Nets as they fit what general manager Sean Marks has planned for the team.
Thomas looks to be a long-term answer at shooting guard
With Ben Simmons locking down the starting point guard position, Spencer Dinwiddie has been tapped as his primary backcourt partner for the 2023/24 season. Thomas is the designated sixth man for now, but with Dinwiddie’s contract expiring at the end of the season, the LSU product looks primed to join the starting squad.
In the season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Thomas scored 36 points in just 25 minutes off the bench. He has the potential to become a regular fixture in the starting lineup as he continues to grow and develop.
Thomas showcased his brilliance in the 2022/23 season, notching an impressive streak of three consecutive games with 40 or more points, a feat shared only with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Devin Booker.
Sharpe looks to be a reliable back-up big
At only 21 years old, Sharpe has the potential to be a serviceable big. He is a solid offensive rebounder, and that kind of hustle will be valuable for the Nets as they need the depth behind Nic Claxton at the center position.
Across his first two seasons, Sharpe averaged the highest offensive rebound percentage in the league for players who played at least 10 minutes per game at 21.7%. This will prove invaluable going forward for Coach Jacque Vaughn, who aims to maintain a deep and versatile rotation.
