As the NBA offseason rolls on in full swing, Memphis Grizzlies newcomer Cameron Boozer is already making his mark at the highest level.
In Saturday’s Summer League matchup between the Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder, he had an impressive professional debut.
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While shooting 7-for-11 from the floor, Boozer put up 15 points, four rebounds anf four assists at the Grizzlies picked up a 111-74 victory.
Boozer was selected by the Grizzlies with the No. 3 pick, but he isn’t the only rookie that’s already had a good start.
Yaxel Lendeborg, who was drafted by the Golden State Warriors with the No. 11 pick, made a statement in his debut. As the Warriors took down the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, he put up 19 points, five rebounds and six assists.
Most impressively, he didn’t miss a single shot and went 9-for-9 from the floor.
Most of the top picks in this year’s draft have yet to make their Summer League debut, but Boozer and Lendeborg have both set the bar high.
James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
