Cameron Boozer Records Triple-Double at 19 Years 103 Days as Grizzlies Start 5-0
What happened
On October 29, 2026, 19-year-old Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer recorded an 18-point, 12-rebound, 12-assist triple-double in a 124-103 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Context
* Record books rewritten: At 19 years and 103 days, Boozer became the second-youngest player in league history to post a triple-double—trailing only Josh Giddey at 19 years and 84 days—and the youngest player ever to secure one during a victory. * Frontcourt shift: By reaching the milestone in just his fifth professional appearance, the Duke product eclipsed Victor Wembanyama as the youngest frontcourt player to log a triple-double, shooting 4-of-5 from three-point range in 28 minutes. * Immediate franchise impact: Selected third overall in the 2026 draft, Boozer lifted Memphis to a 5-0 start—the franchise's second in history—while posting early averages of 15.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 6.2 assists.
The Number
—the age milestone confirming that technical versatility at the highest level is skewing younger, requiring talent evaluators to reprice early-career ceilings.
Takeaway
Expect scouting departments to aggressively target multi-skilled, decision-making frontcourt operators capable of generating instant statistical production from day one.
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