The Fantasy Basketball Vibe Check: 2 breakout candidates going in opposite directions

Welcome to the Fantasy Vibe Check, your place to vent about the highs, lows and head-scratchers from the NBA and fantasy basketball. We don’t have a lot of data to reference when addressing the wins or airing of grievances, but it’s been one week, and that’s enough to speak on a few players and their performances. Check out who I’m vibing with, and let me know in the comments or @DanTitus about what’s got you hyped, mad and curious when it comes to fantasy basketball.

🙌 I’m hyped about Cam Thomas getting superstar treatment

Thomas is emerging as one of the top scorers in the league. He was one of my favorite breakouts coming into the season because of the sheer opportunity as the primary offensive threat for a rebuilding Nets squad. Through three games, no one anticipated him being 12th in per-game value in 9-category formats or 18th in points leagues (43.98 fantasy points per game).

What the numbers say

Thomas’ 32% usage is in the top-10 in the NBA through the first week of the season. Additionally, Thomas’ shot volume is rising, attempting over 21 shots per game and hitting them at a 48% clip through three games. As a part of that, he’s increased his three-point attempts and is going to the line close to seven times per game. The efficiency gains are the primary drivers of Thomas’ fantasy success thus far, so the bigger question is if it can hold. Well, for one, I’m encouraged by the coach speak. There’s been no bigger advocate for helping Thomas to mature as a well-rounded and efficient player than HC Jordi Fernández.

‘I want to see the growth with Cam Thomas, we’ll give you the ball cause we know your superpowers (scoring), Now can you do it efficiently, I want to see him get better” – Jord Fernandez on CT

never heard this kind of belief from Nash & specially Jac Vaughn to CT pic.twitter.com/ddqzltWDbI

— Jeri Tsai (@JeriTsaiNets) October 28, 2024

Also, I’ll pay close attention to whether the Nets initiate more offense through Thomas, with Ben Simmons ruled out on Tuesday. So far, each lineup that Thomas and Simmons have played together for more than five minutes has resulted in a negative plus-minus and a…

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Publish date : 2024-10-29 17:57:00

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