Watching Cameron Boozer tear it up in Summer League has everyone wondering if the NBA messed up by letting a polished pro dominate a bunch of rookies, but here is the wild part: Boozer *is* a newbie himself. He just turned 19 years old, and his skill set already defies logic, making him one of the absolute standouts of the summer circuit. This dude is straight up functionally dominating, putting up 18.8 points on a ridiculous 55.4 percent shooting from the field and an even crazier 47.6 percent from three. He is also grabbing 7.8 rebounds, snatching 4.2 steals, and adding two stocks a game.
Boozer’s Unbelievable Rookie Campaign
Forget flash, Boozer is all about substance. The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie nailed it when he said Boozer put up “the probably most translatable tape to actual NBA games of any of the top prospects.” That tells you everything. This isn’t just Summer League hype, this is a kid playing like he’s been doing it for years. Despite a few physical limitations, his bag is absolutely bursting at the seams. He’s got the feel, the fundamentals, and the force to truly demolish the competition, and it’s wild to see from someone so young. This level of polished play from a fresh 19-year-old is a massive statement about his future in the league.
The Summer’s Other Top Dogs
While Boozer is stealing headlines, plenty of other players are making noise across the Summer League. On the Second Team, we have **Egor Dëmin** from the Brooklyn Nets, who is having what looks like a best-case scenario summer. He’s honestly looking too good for this environment, with the Nets winning his floor time by a staggering 23 minutes. Even with his three-ball taking a dip (28.9 percent), he is flashing serious skill enhancements, using his added bulk to probe the paint and get to the foul line.
Then there’s **Allen Graves** from the Toronto Raptors. This dude was a statistical monster in college, but since he was a reserve, folks wondered how it would translate. So far, so good! His stat line is packed: 16.8 points on incredibly efficient 51/50/100 shooting, 6.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 3.3 stocks. **Liam McNeeley** of the Charlotte Hornets, who struggled for a role as a rookie, is absolutely scorching Sin City. He is averaging 21.7 points and splashing better than 52 percent of his long-range looks. He is making a strong case to be a scoring and shooting option for the now LaMelo Ball-less Hornets.
**Darryn Peterson** for the Utah Jazz has gone through some ups and downs, but his offensive output (23 points, 5.2 assists) and highlight plays are enough for a Second Team spot. His rim attacks and playmaking are super encouraging after a stop-and-go season at Kansas, even if he did turn it over too much. Finally, **Zyon Pullin** for the Minnesota Timberwolves, an undrafted guy from 2024, is doing everything he can to stick. He’s pumping in an efficient 21.8 points (45.3 percent overall, 36.4 percent from three) to go with 7.8 assists (against just 2.5 turnovers) and 5.0 rebounds. The T-Wolves might have to give him more than just a two-way deal after this showing.
These guys are all pushing hard, making their mark early. The regular season cannot get here fast enough to see how these performances translate!
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