Number 3 NBA Draft 2026: Cameron Boozer, new leader of Memphis Grizzlies
Draft without surprises with the son of the former legendary Jazz and Bulls player chosen after Dybantsa and Peterson
The Memphis Grizzlies took a significant step in building their future by selecting Cameron Boozer with the third pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The Duke power forward lands in Tennessee as one of the biggest prospects of his generation and as a key piece in the franchise's deep transformation.
"It's crazy. It's happiness. It's joy," Boozer stated after hearing his name from Commissioner Adam Silver during the ceremony held in Brooklyn.
Duke's player arrival marks a new commitment from the Grizzlies to young talent in a time of changes within the organization. Memphis remains immersed in a renewal process that began in 2025 with the dismissal of coach Taylor Jenkins and may include more significant moves in the coming months.
A player ready to make an impact from day one
Boozer is considered by many analysts as the most prepared player in the entire 2026 class to immediately contribute in the NBA.
During his sole college season at Duke, he was named the best player in American college basketball after posting outstanding numbers: 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Additionally, he shot 39.1% from the three-point line, demonstrating valuable offensive versatility for today's basketball.
Standing at 2.03 meters, Boozer combines physical power, scoring ability, and great court vision, qualities that make him a player capable of creating advantages for both himself and his teammates.
His arrival should immediately improve Memphis' offensive spacing and provide a new creative reference alongside Cedric Coward, one of the franchise's major future bets.
The heir to an NBA family
The new Grizzlies player also joins the league with a name of his own weight. He is the son of Carlos Boozer, who played 13 seasons in the NBA and was twice selected for the All-Star Game.
After his son's selection, the former player wanted to send him a simple yet meaningful message.
"Enjoy this moment. Live in the present and enjoy all of this," Carlos Boozer pointed out.
At 18 years old, Cameron has already shown enough personality to handle the expectations that come with his last name, and now he will have the opportunity to write his own story in the NBA.
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