Former Duke basketball star Cameron Boozer is wasting no time making his presence felt in Memphis.
The No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft has opened his pro career with the Grizzlies in a way that has already drawn attention, and with Memphis sitting at 4-0, Boozer has been part of the early momentum. He followed up his strong showing in the NBA Summer League and preseason by producing again in Monday night’s win over the Utah Jazz, finishing with 13 points, seven rounds and four assists.
That performance came on the heels of Memphis’ road win over the Golden State Warriors, another sign that Boozer’s transition to the NBA is moving smoothly so far. The competition is tougher now, but early returns suggest it hasn’t overwhelmed him.
One player who clearly noticed is Draymond Green. The former Defensive Player of the Year praised Boozer’s game, saying he was surprised by how he moved with his size and pointing to the way he scores and shoots. Green also said he was "very impressed" with Boozer and noted that he doesn't back down from anyone.
For a rookie, that kind of recognition matters. Green has been around enough high-level basketball to know when a young player looks the part, and his comments only add to the buzz around Boozer’s start.
Through four games, Boozer is averaging 14.8 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. His shooting percentage, 27.9 percent from the field, is the one number that needs to climb. Still, for a 19-year-old just getting started, the production has been strong.
The next step for Boozer is keeping it steady on both ends of the floor. If he does that, it helps him and it helps a Grizzlies team that has centered its rebuild around him.
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