Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer becomes second-youngest player in NBA history to record triple-double
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Key Points:
- Cameron Boozer, the 19-year-old rookie forward for the Memphis Grizzlies, recorded his first NBA triple-double with 18 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in a 124-103 win over the previously undefeated Portland Trail Blazers.
- Boozer is the second-youngest player in NBA history to achieve a triple-double, joining elite company such as Josh Giddey and Oscar Robertson, and is notable for his advanced playmaking skills as a big man.
- Despite a slow start shooting-wise, Boozer demonstrated versatility by effectively scoring, facilitating offense, and making quick decisions, holding the lowest average time per touch among players with 65+ touches per game.
- His assist rate of 26.5% on Grizzlies' baskets is exceptional for a power forward/center, placing him among multi-time All-Stars and All-NBA players like Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- Averaging 15.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 6.2 assists through his first five games, Boozer is on a historically rare trajectory for a rookie, suggesting a very promising future for the young phenom.
