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Cam Boozer Begins NBA Career with Memphis Grizzlies
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Rookie Arrival and Role
Cam Boozer entered the NBA as the No. 3 overall pick in the June 2026 draft, joining a Memphis roster that has been reshaped by the departures of Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant.
Family Legacy and College Success
The 19-year-old forward is the son of two-time All-Star Carlos Boozer and the twin of Cayden Boozer, who remained at Duke while Cam declared for the draft. At Duke, Boozer averaged 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, shooting 39.1 % from three-point range and earning AP Men’s Player of the Year honors. He joins a Grizzlies squad that includes center Zach Edey, guard Scotty Pippen Jr., and forward G.G. Jackson.
Team Outlook and Coaching Perspective
Iisalo highlighted Boozer’s “very, very high-level” passing, planning to use him as both a ball-handler and a receiver in screening actions. Veteran guard Scotty Pippen praised the rookie’s all-around game, noting his impact on both ends of the floor.
Data & Statistics
- Draft position: No. 3 overall, 2026 NBA Draft
- Duke senior year: 22.5 pts/game, 10.2 reb/game, 4.1 ast/game, 39.1 % 3-pt shooting
- Height/weight: 6-foot-10, 250 lb
Verbatim Quotes
- “The biggest thing is just not going through the tough moments and the great moments with him,” — Cam Boozer, coach
- “Not going to put him in a box, not going to say anything that he won’t be able to do,” — Zach Kleiman, general manager
- “His passing already is at a very, very high level, and I think that is something we will definitely utilize whether he’s a handler, whether he’s a receiver in screening situations,” — Iisalo
- “He’s been someone that, on both ends of the floor, he kind of has it all,” — Scotty Pippen
- “When you get caught looking ahead and you want to do this or you want to do that, you kind of lose focus of today,” — Cam Boozer, coach