Memphis Grizzlies select Cam Boozer with the 3rd overall pick

The Grizzlies select the 2026 National Player of the Year, Duke Freshman... Cam Boozer with the 3rd pick.

The pick is in.

Duke forward Cam Boozer IS a Memphis Grizzly.

I will write more on the fit next week with more film and numbers. However, I’ll give 5 quick points.

1. The Boozer and Zach Edey frontcourt will dominate the interior with their play-finishing and rebounding. Add Cedric Coward in there, and it’s going to be a massive possessions advantage.

2. Boozer’s frontcourt playmaking unlocks a dimension of the offense the franchise hasn’t had since Marc Gasol.

3. He’s far from a POST-UP (edited) specialist. He’s a basketball chameleon.

4. His weaknesses are mitigated from Edey’s rim protection and the perimeter defense of Cedric Coward and Jaylen Wells.

5. His competitiveness and winning pedigree fits with the résumés of recent Grizzlies targets.

The Grizzlies have their new face of the franchise, and his name is Cameron Boozer.

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