Cameron Boozer didn’t sound rattled after a rough shooting night at NBA Summer League, even with the three-point chatter swirling around him.
The Memphis Grizzlies rookie, the youngest player taken in the 2026 NBA Draft, has already built a reputation as one of the most NBA-ready names in his class. That comes from more than just his size and strength. During his year at Duke, Boozer put together one of the country’s most efficient offensive seasons, averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game while showing the kind of versatility and decision-making that usually translates quickly.
Monday, though, was not one of his cleanest outings. Memphis fell 96-88 to the Dallas Mavericks, and Boozer finished 2-for-8 from beyond the arc. By the time the fourth quarter arrived, he was just 1-for-6 from three, which naturally opened the door for questions about how his college numbers might hold up with the NBA line sitting farther back.
Boozer didn’t spend much time entertaining that concern.
"Yeah, I shot 40% at Duke. I don't think it's too much of an adjustment. I think I gotta start making the right plays in this game, we're not playing well, not getting a lot of calls, so we gotta keep playing," Boozer said during the Grizzlies' game against the Mavericks at NBA Summer League.
That kind of answer fits the profile he’s been building. Boozer has looked comfortable carrying himself like a player who expects to produce right away, and the deeper line doesn’t seem to be a point of anxiety for him. With the guidance he’s had from his dad, Carlos, a former NBA All-Star, the rookie sounds convinced this won’t be the hurdle people are trying to make it into.
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