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Cam Boozer

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Cam Boozer participated in the 2026 NBA Draft Combine this month following his historic selection as the Associated Press Men's College Basketball Player of the Year.

On The Bill Simmons Podcast, Tate Frazier framed the prospect as a uniquely mature talent, noting that "Boozer's kind of a grown-up, you know what I mean?" He further emphasized the high expectations surrounding the star, adding, "He's gonna be an All-Star," even as he acknowledged the internal struggle scouts face when evaluating such a high-floor prospect.

While Frazier is sold on the certainty of the pick, Chris Vernon highlighted the looming decision for the Memphis Grizzlies. He noted that the draft room debate will center on whether the team prefers Boozer or Caleb Wilson, characterizing the choice as a toss-up between "the sure thing or... the guy with-" upside.

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The Wizards Win (Something!) and More Lottery Reactions, Plus the Juggernaut Knicks With Joe House, Tate Frazier, and Chris Vernon

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Tate Frazierpositivefrom “NBA Draft Prospect Analysis and Team Fits”

Draft prospect considered a steady, franchise-type player for Memphis.

“And Boozer's kind of a grown-up, you know what I mean?”

Tate Frazierpositivefrom “NBA Draft Prospect Analysis and Lottery Fallout”

Described as a steady player who elevates any team he joins and is projected as a future All-Star.

“... the real thing with Cam Boozer, where you almost talk yourself out of it, even though it's right there in front of you, and you're like, "He's gonna be an All-Star," you know? [laughs] He's gonna be a guy-”

Chris Vernonneutralfrom “Memphis Grizzlies Draft Outlook”

A top prospect being considered by the Memphis Grizzlies for the draft.

“And so the Grizzlies, they're sitting at three. That's going to be the debate. Everybody is gonna ti- try to decide whether or not they prefer Cam Boozer or they prefer Caleb Wilson. The sure thing or, like what Tate says, the guy with-”

Tate Frazierneutralfrom “NBA Draft Lottery Reactions”

A draft prospect associated with the Utah Jazz.

“... something where they're happy there at number two, and they're gonna get Cam Boozer, which means Peterson could even fall back to a 3-4 range depending on what Memphis is like. So, I mean, I just think there's a lot of, uh, conversations to be had which ma…”

Chris Vernonpositivefrom “NBA Draft Strategy and Roster Construction”

A high-level draft prospect currently being debated.

“Oh, I just... Right before you came on, when Tate was on, I was saying, like, I got six weeks of Cam Boozer, Caleb Wilson debate. This is gonna be great.”