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Carlos Boozer’s Draft Advice for Cameron

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CelebrityCarlos Boozer’s Draft Advice for Cameron

Cameron Boozer enters the NBA as the No. 3 overall pick, which is both a compliment and a job description. Carlos Boozer’s advice to his son after the Memphis Grizzlies selected him was less about handling headlines and more about staying present, a useful message when an 18-year-old is suddenly expected to help shift an NBA roster’s trajectory.

A lottery pick with familiar guidance nearby

TMZ Sports caught up with the Boozer family in New York City on Tuesday, where the NBA Draft was being held. That included Carlos Boozer, who knows the league from the inside after playing 13 seasons in the NBA.

Carlos was not a lottery pick himself. He went 35th overall in the 2002 NBA Draft, then built a long professional career from there. That matters more than the usual proud-parent speech, though there was plenty of that too, understandably.

Cameron, now headed to Memphis, will not have to search far for someone who understands the routine, pressure, travel and expectations that come with the league. Some rookies get a team-issued handbook. He gets a father who has lived the schedule.

Carlos Boozer’s message: stay where you are

Asked what guidance he planned to give Cameron, Carlos kept it direct.

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“My biggest advice would be to be where your feet are. Just enjoy the process,” he said. “A lot of times we get caught up on thinking about what happened before, or looking forward to something coming in the future. My biggest advice is be where you are, enjoy every moment. Like today, we're gonna fly to Memphis, and go enjoy Memphis.”

It was a practical answer, and probably the right one. Draft night can quickly become less about the player and more about projections, expectations and other people’s timelines. Carlos’ point was essentially to slow the clock down, which is easier said than done when the league has already started measuring your next five seasons.

He also made clear the family was enjoying the moment.

“Last night was amazing. So excited for Cameron. He's had a helluva journey. Worked his butt off. The entire family is very proud of him, going to Memphis,” Carlos said.

Why Memphis will need Cameron Boozer early

The Grizzlies have obvious reasons to bring him along quickly. Memphis finished the 2025-26 season at 25-57, so there is not much mystery about why a top-three pick matters.

Cameron arrives with a strong résumé, including the 2026 Wooden Award, given annually to the top player in men’s college basketball. Awards do not automatically translate to NBA production, because the league remains impolite that way, but his skill set gives Memphis a major young piece to develop.

TMZ Sports also briefly spoke with Cameron following the selection. Once next season begins, the Grizzlies will need that talent to show up not just in flashes, but in ways that fit a team trying to climb out of the bottom tier of the standings.

For now, the first step is simpler: get to Memphis, take in the moment and start the work. That was the family plan, and it was a sensible one.

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