The basketball world is focused on March Madness as the tournament begins. Fans are following both the NBA season as it approaches the playoffs and the intensity of college basketball. In just a few months, attention will shift to the 2026 NBA Draft.
Ahead of that moment, former NBA player Carlos Boozer made a strong statement about his son, Cameron Boozer.
What Carlos Boozer Said About Cameron Boozer’s NBA Future
In a recent Andscape interview, Boozer praised Cameron, calling him an “elite worker and leader” who will bring a unique skill set to whichever team drafts him. He cautioned that any team passing on his son will regret the decision.
“There are not that many guys that can be an 18-year-old on the biggest stage in college basketball like Duke basketball [and] with what comes with that, and the entire team will follow him,” Carlos said.
“You know why they do that with Cameron? Because he gives so much to the game. He gives so much to his team. Whatever it takes, he’s an unselfish superstar, and that translates to the NBA.”
The former two-time All-Star went further, referencing Tim Duncan, the five-time NBA champion, as an example of greatness achieved without flash. Carlos noted that Duncan was not as athletically dynamic as Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett, Tracy McGrady, or Shaquille O’Neal, yet still became one of the greatest players in NBA history.
“You look at what Tim Duncan did. I’m not comparing Cameron to Tim Duncan, but he was another guy that wasn’t [athletically] a Kevin Garnett or a Tracy McGrady or a Kobe Bryant or Shaquille O’Neal,” Carlos said.
“But you know what he did? He won five championships in that era [against] those players — the Kobes and the Shaqs, because of his IQ, because of his skill set, and because his team would follow him.”
The comparison illustrates how Carlos views his son’s game and future. Cameron is averaging 22.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game while shooting 56.5% from the field and 40.9% from 3-point range.
Boozer’s point about Duncan underscores that a player does not need to be the most hyped to achieve greatness. Duncan was not always compared stylistically to Michael Jordan or Bryant, but his impact and success were undeniable.
Boozer, who played 13 years in the NBA, understands what it takes to succeed. As the 2026 NBA Draft approaches in June, it will be closely watched to see where Cameron lands and which team chooses to invest in his potential.
