Cam Thomas On How a Young James Harden Influenced His Play Style

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7 ай бұрын

In this clip, Cam Thomas talks about his unique shooting style that requires pushing up from his legs and how he learned from a Houston Rockets version of James Harden (currently with the Los Angeles Clippers).
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@sadworldwide 7 ай бұрын

If Cam Thomas can develop his passing game to be similar to Hardens, he will be absolutely elite

@CaliCool91 7 ай бұрын

Harden is one of the best passers of his era. You’re asking for a lot.

@Angel-fg1cg 7 ай бұрын

Passing is hard to develop. Most guys who are good passers are born with the gift.

@EasyBreezy24 7 ай бұрын

@@Angel-fg1cg Definitely hard to develop, but it also happens over time and with wanting to make the right play. Cam is almost always in score first mode so it'll be hard for him to learn for sure. If he does though, he's going to make an offense so damn good

@Angel-fg1cg 7 ай бұрын

@@EasyBreezy24 Westbrook developed his passing. He doesn’t have the gift other high assist guys have, but over the years refined his playmaking.

@MrDiMES123 7 ай бұрын

@@Angel-fg1cgWestbrook is a terrible passer

@WLyons9856 7 ай бұрын

JJ you ask great questions and this is what true hoopers want to hear, not a debate about who’s the best. I love hearing how people think the game.

@TheGmsmith928 7 ай бұрын

JJ and Paul George got most insightful hoop podcast

@reggiestewart6976 7 ай бұрын

harden is one of those dudes who changed the game. From the step back side step 3 to the foul baiting relentlessly. Even the euro step, No one mastered it like him and used it so often. Early James was goated give him his flowers.

@cloudunderweather9554 7 ай бұрын

Thats like celebrating the person who made it normal to steal from walmarts....

@shakecapo 7 ай бұрын

No.

@wizaru5239 7 ай бұрын

Without a doubt

@SeddyPooh 7 ай бұрын

Only low iq fans don’t understand that the ability to bait fouls takes a lot of skill because u literally have to know /study defense from all angles every elite scorer was good at it but only harden gets bashed

@deepdirt 7 ай бұрын

We gave him his flowers when he won MVP. The NBA and professional sports in general main slogan is “what have you done for me lately?” gotta stay elite and able, if you wanna keep your seat at the table.

@Andres_2champs 7 ай бұрын

Another player I recall elevated on his jump shot was bucket getter Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf formerly Chris Jackson, he also went to LSU.

@jreel 7 ай бұрын

Tracy McGrady as well. Dude would jump so high on his shot and the fact he was 6'9 doing it was crazy. Unstoppable during his prime.

@Brandon_jackson25 7 ай бұрын

People don’t realize how much James Harden influenced the game just for in yo local Rec Gym or La Fitness an you see everyone doing side steps and back step backs 3’s every time

@macabree5856 7 ай бұрын

How you know "people don't realize" that? You talk to thousands of people about this?

@getmoney3806 7 ай бұрын

@@macabree5856you dont have to speak to a 1000 people for this to be true. He can talk to 2 people he know.

@trespatines305 7 ай бұрын

Two players stand out to me. Ray Allen used to get alot of elevation. Today, another player that elevates a lot on his 3’s is Michael Porter Jr.

@ObiAmajoyiSrMD 7 ай бұрын

All set shooters. They didn’t shoot off the bounce

@hootop85 7 ай бұрын

I agree also Michael Redd and Brandon Roy back in the day

@MrDiMES123 7 ай бұрын

@@ObiAmajoyiSrMDyoung casual ray Allen shot off the dribble in Milwaukee & Seattle & early Boston

@dongchen7940 7 ай бұрын

@@ObiAmajoyiSrMDRay was never a set shooter. Kid, if you are not old enough to know this player, at least watch some highlights before your comments.

@miguelfagan7923 7 ай бұрын

Dribble thought process is awesome. It's like he is living the moments while talking

@dequanadams8107 7 ай бұрын

Been saying I see Harden game in a lot of these young players but the media want to tell y’all different

@nikeairjordanfly 7 ай бұрын

Prime harden was something else

@jroc828 7 ай бұрын

The numbers he was putting up were unreal.

@sith-o-mac 7 ай бұрын

i bet if he was at party right now, and somebody threw him a ball, we'd see something the prime version hasn't yet done 😂

@Patrick-gw1vp 7 ай бұрын

Facts. I rmb him averaging 40ppg over 3 months, that was absurd

@RealSwaggy 7 ай бұрын

James Harden is the most disrespected superstar ever. He took the Warriors with KD to 7 games…

@jiggnorth3593 7 ай бұрын

He did this to himself. Nobody disrespects his game. Just his other antics.

@jjpark1989 7 ай бұрын

His disrespect really just started when he demanded a trade from Philly. Westbrook is by far the most disrespected superstar in league history.

@bigKyrieFan11 7 ай бұрын

@@jiggnorth3593facts stop victimising a dude that don’t show up in the playoffs 😂

@jaceygaither2581 7 ай бұрын

Let's be honest Chris Paul was the main reason that Houston got that far. As soon as CP went out Harden fell apart

@dwarfings 7 ай бұрын

@@jaceygaither2581Biggest dumbass award goes to you. Harden was by far the best player on that team. Any team gets significantly worse when the second best player gets injured

@OJTheBLAK 7 ай бұрын

Harden’s more influential than he gets credit for

@jac6548 7 ай бұрын

he is one of the definers of his generation and how it played out...him and curry were the forerunners of the stupidly heavy volume 3pter rise too bad he acts like such a chode sometimes

@JuugMorant 7 ай бұрын

Its a superstar in Dallas that took his whole style that nobody likes to mention

@1luv_yo 7 ай бұрын

@@JuugMorant just cuz they both fat and slow

@StayTru101 7 ай бұрын

@@JuugMorantfacts. Luka will always be harden 2.0 with way less efficiency and athleticism

@GG-fy2bm 7 ай бұрын

@@StayTru101Nah Luka’s a better version of Harden. Less turnovers, doesn’t rely on the refs as much, better playoff performer

@badr20011 7 ай бұрын

Mpj elevates on his 3’s too 🏀

@ewankulang 7 ай бұрын

Ray allen jump shot was beauty

@dolloptrollop 7 ай бұрын

we love to see you play cam, keep working hard and playing your game

@StringerBell92 7 ай бұрын

Thanks JJ this young man is a superstar .

@pennytrue2741 7 ай бұрын

I don’t think it’s a coincidence young guys like Thomas and Maxey have elevated to the shooters they have and have also had harden on their team. Imo he has also been integral to some of their success as shooters. Even maxey says he learned a lot from James. James gets dinged a lot but he still is a hall of fame player and many people look over that fact these days.

@joseguzman5694 7 ай бұрын

James Harden was a problem in Houston and I believe he could switch it on any night. He doesn't get enough credit

@him37404 7 ай бұрын

He was a problem in okc too

@PodPlazaTV 7 ай бұрын

nah the person who doesn’t get any credit is KD

@Tb-gz4qt 7 ай бұрын

Lol KD was considered the 2nd or 3rd best player from like 2008-2020 bro what are u talking about @@PodPlazaTV

@jackmoon7885 7 ай бұрын

Tim Hardaway Jr is definitely one of the highest jumpers when it comes to shooting. He doesn't have the step back like this guy does but he's someone I would point out as a high jump shooter

@ObiAmajoyiSrMD 7 ай бұрын

More of a set shooter, less off the bounce

@isaiahmosley9150 7 ай бұрын

Tracy mcgrady had a similar elevation on deep threes

@SuperRedWaffle 7 ай бұрын

True

@bboywolf 7 ай бұрын

Yet he was still shooting close to 40% to the field lol

@reggiestewart6976 7 ай бұрын

U know ball 👍🏾 Zach lavine too

@JuugMorant 7 ай бұрын

@@bboywolfhe was forcing shots because he didn’t have help….I think he averaged 7 threes a game in 2003-04 season that’s ridiculous considering the era he played in

@kevpersau950 7 ай бұрын

Everyone forgets Mac’s elevation. He would jump as high as hell shooting that ball, sometimes on the way down

@ishyameru6232 7 ай бұрын

Tyrese Maxey elevates a lot on his 3

@Justin-nu9xx 7 ай бұрын

Zach LaVine gets insane elevation on his jumpers too

@3rdeye.breezy 7 ай бұрын

Went to Oscar smith highschool with cam, still crazy to see him still gettin buckets in the nba just like high school💯💪🏼

@serrainodon 7 ай бұрын

James harden changed the game too, everybody literally added the step back three to their game

@ImBack2Sav 18 күн бұрын

As a nets fan I’m excited for cam Thomas this season fr🔥🔥if cam can develop a little bit of more playmaking he will be fun to watch this upcoming season

@yungblackcat 7 ай бұрын

One of the best basketball podcasts 💯💯✝️🙏🏽

@stansmith8158 7 ай бұрын

i been a big cam supporter he has been best offensive weapon and he is most consistent

@yellowmamba2k 7 ай бұрын

my goat cam

@llkla4507 7 ай бұрын

i watched cam since oak hill and he scored like he was playin in his back yard

@dwaynejones9074 7 ай бұрын

Terry rozier gets a lot of elevation

@nashi.t3965 7 ай бұрын

Harden is influential than curry, kids even these guys like, trae, luka, cam is imitating him..

@EventualRoads 7 ай бұрын

Cam Thomas could honestly be a superstar one day.

@MixTape2k 7 ай бұрын

1:34 Did T Mac not elevate and shoot from deep as well or no?

@dredpool3927 7 ай бұрын

That man Cam be jumpin’ high ASF 💀😭

@JayloveTheFoodguy 7 ай бұрын

It's the correct way to shoot and be under control

@jastrology4192 7 ай бұрын

I think the 2 most eye opening interviews of current players would be Harden and Booker

@O.isnumb 7 ай бұрын

I never heard him talk before he seem cool

@Crownmekingplease 7 ай бұрын

Harden influence is under appreciated

@Jupaaa 7 ай бұрын

Harden just too good bruh.underated player.

@mikecolin3983 7 ай бұрын

Finally!! Somebody is following the money. I am confident that it will reveal all.

@moneyman1113 7 ай бұрын

So many young talent harden has helped develop but the media needs a guy to hate

@kiddshand 7 ай бұрын

Stephon Marbury had nice height on his deep ball

@MosStephResell 7 ай бұрын

Norman Powell has a similar jump shot

@nitoshadow 7 ай бұрын

He is very underrated

@MosStephResell 7 ай бұрын

@@nitoshadow can't agree more.

@rebelsoup1947 7 ай бұрын

Facts

@SeamarineMarwan 7 ай бұрын

Doesn't MPJ lowkey shoot like that too?

@theadidaskid 7 ай бұрын

*So Harden has now influenced traits in his game and Maxey's*

@brandonmackie9557 7 ай бұрын

Michael Porter Jr elevates on his jumper as well

@evantaeproductions2387 7 ай бұрын

Ik what he mean I remember I was with a trainer and he told me to jump when I shoot I have good form but it ain’t looking like im jumping

@andrewhubbard1407 7 ай бұрын

id love to see a chet episode

@aw6098 7 ай бұрын

Book has also a very high jumpshot

@duk3335 7 ай бұрын

James harden the goat

@mateuszpepe642 7 ай бұрын

Daum Cam so focused

@Lucky-gk7ez 7 ай бұрын

He another Jordan Poole. I wouldn’t pay 30mil for him.

@DW-es3iy 7 ай бұрын

@@Lucky-gk7ezfuck no that’s disrespectful

@breezy4169 7 ай бұрын

@@Lucky-gk7ez you disrespectful asf never speak on basketball again poole has never played like this and cam has had this level of play since highschool

@Mr.getrizzyagain 7 ай бұрын

God bless

@yingghit97 7 ай бұрын

Future all-star

@killout18 7 ай бұрын

Harden still smartest and best player on court. Not his fault he always with Divas that want him to pass

@tryp_da_ghost 7 ай бұрын

This the one

@jasonbabilonia3037 7 ай бұрын

Put down the crack pipe my friend

@overlordupchuck 7 ай бұрын

I'm convinced most of the people saying stuff like this are the biggest trolls and I love it

@Mr_Huskky 7 ай бұрын

considering he chose every co star he had while on Rockets and also demanded trades to specific teams on multiple occasions where he knew there were other options and ball handlers I would say it’s 100% his fault lol

@tyresejones3535 7 ай бұрын

Harden is the diva goofy

@isaiahthomas4444 7 ай бұрын

DMitch has high elevation on his shot and hits from deep

@jakeriusriley8812 7 ай бұрын

Jamal Crawford elevates high too when he shoots

@TheVaado 7 ай бұрын

Jaylen Brown shoots at the top too

@craiggrayson9036 7 ай бұрын

James Harden didn't create the step back , he jus did craft it to his style ! But he did create the side step back !

@AtchafalayaBoysOutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Ray Allen did it too, Jesus shuttlesworth

@youngnebula187 7 ай бұрын

He reminds of an taller Ben Gordon

@Timodagreat31 7 ай бұрын

James Harden is the best lefty sharpshooter in nba history.

@leonardo_mrll 7 ай бұрын

jimmy b buckets and westbrick jump high on their wide open 3s and step backs

@leonardo_mrll 7 ай бұрын

not two deadly shooters from Who people should take notes for their shot

@MasonMiles5 7 ай бұрын

Jimmy & Westbrook shoot when they’re coming down from their jump. Most players shoot at the apex of their jump or shoot as they begin to jump.

@benj10s 7 ай бұрын

Doesn't Jamal Murray Elevate then shoot?

@blurph82 7 ай бұрын

Prime time Ray Allen used to elevate fairly high for his shots

@madisongorrell3176 7 ай бұрын

1:38 IMO the only other I can think of in the league today that has high elevation on their 3s & mid-range would be Donovan Mitchell. That being said, at a high clip… There are others, but they’re not considered “jump shooters” per se.

@snupedummy 7 ай бұрын

Westbrook

@loupcordeille-bougault3474 7 ай бұрын

@@snupedummy Westbrook doesn't shoot

@royo1730 7 ай бұрын

MPJ shoots at the peak of his jump too

@snupedummy 7 ай бұрын

@@loupcordeille-bougault3474 what does he do then

@bryangoh2749 7 ай бұрын

dbook

@joserita4525 7 ай бұрын

J J Tell to Daryl Morey Sixers dont need a $tar, whos needs star's the sky. 76ers needs Anunoby; or Carushow. (Somebody that help the team)

@kynelson2002 7 ай бұрын

Harden 3rd greatest sg ever argue with a wall

@tyresejones3535 7 ай бұрын

He’s not even top 5 that choke artist 😂

@crowz_25 7 ай бұрын

You can’t put him over dwade

@juleo707 7 ай бұрын

U can put him over AI. 3rd greatest if he gets a couple rings but easily top 5 tf u talkin bout tyrese. Name 5 sgs better please give me a good laugh

@davidchandler6885 7 ай бұрын

@@crowz_25love Wade but Wade wasn't that elite that long, hard-on still top player n has been top 3 or so for like 4 or 5 yrs Wade was elite like but only spurts

@wizaru5239 7 ай бұрын

@@tyresejones3535 ???

@LowkeyClips2002 7 ай бұрын

Micheal porter does it too

@billiondollarbaby973 7 ай бұрын

You must’ve never heard of Marbury

@Wade8910 7 ай бұрын

Devin Booker also jumps on his three

@reggiestewart6976 7 ай бұрын

Zach lavine elevate on jumpers too

@raheimspells2606 7 ай бұрын

Harden is the G.O.A.T

@Brian-zd1ir 7 ай бұрын

Jaque vaughn is holding this man back

@robertcameron4288 7 ай бұрын

More Achilles injuries I bet for people that shoot like that long term

@Chris.global 7 ай бұрын

Devin booker? Mpj?

@RedCGaming12 7 ай бұрын

KLAY? Thats why his jumper is struggling the legs and feet are different for him

@raggedykid7505 7 ай бұрын

Porter jr

@5ilent3uyer 7 ай бұрын

Michael porter jr is another nba player that’s like 10 ft in the air on a jumper 😂

@davidchandler6885 7 ай бұрын

He's so tall

@Valorant_Dem0n97 7 ай бұрын

MVPs > Rings

@DAndrewSaunders 7 ай бұрын

I would’ve thought kyrie influenced his play style

@troll-fx2zc 7 ай бұрын

He taught him how to flop

@BlueAmerican26 7 ай бұрын

Ah yes the brain rot hater

@troll-fx2zc 7 ай бұрын

@@BlueAmerican26 hater. You're as much a waste of space as Harden (the flop queen)

@1racks 7 ай бұрын

@@troll-fx2zcyour name is troll try harder

@troll-fx2zc 7 ай бұрын

@@1racks I don't troll everything. Harden is a bum who will never win a championship. Flop artist.

@camfrm58 7 ай бұрын

@@troll-fx2zckeep trolling 😂

@TheShepdawg9 7 ай бұрын

I watched harden literally not defend. Like he actually encouraged people go by him.

@StayTru101 7 ай бұрын

I’ve seen harden get triple teamed from half court and guarded from behind who cares about your opinion. He’s a legend.

@joshlee24 7 ай бұрын

bro said harden once n yall meat rode

@JDub1827 7 ай бұрын

Devin Booker do to

@zayyiscool 7 ай бұрын

Russel Westbrook gets good lift on his jumper

@breadbreadman9589 7 ай бұрын

Yall keep talking like harden didn’t receive his flowers when it was time but the truth is he did received gardens of flowers. Yall don’t remember those “ best scorer than mj or kobe” he been praised for his skillset but the mentality his behaviours and ofcourse all his shocking in the playoffs cost him. At the end look at who was in the finals last year. The heat with a jimmy whos playing hard and simple while being limited skills wise. And denver with jokic who is also playing simple. None of them are playing a selfish way.

@fredyrosales295 7 ай бұрын

Micheal porter jr is another.

@94mikless 7 ай бұрын

Keep disrespecting James Harden, haters. I appreciate greatness.

@Dom2.0 7 ай бұрын

Jordan Clarkson

@Nate51177 7 ай бұрын

Lamelo doesn't jump either

@cameronardoin7360 7 ай бұрын

Trey Burke always would get high elevation

@JaySee5 7 ай бұрын

You lose all the leg power in your shot with Thomas' 2-motion shot. That's why shooters like Dame and Steph don't do it. It's good for a mid-range shot to not be blocked, but detrimental from deep.

@MrDiMES123 7 ай бұрын

Ray did it

@JaySee5 7 ай бұрын

@@MrDiMES123 Ray never shot from deep and flattened his arc.

@MrDiMES123 7 ай бұрын

@@JaySee5 ray did