The Memphis Grizzlies have looked good during the 2026-27 NBA preseason. Perhaps more importantly, Cameron Boozer has looked the part of a future superstar.

It's difficult to discuss the preseason without caveats. Ultimately, these are exhibition games. They don't count towards the end-of-year standings, so teams aren't necessarily putting their full effort into these contests.

That means garbage time. It means experimenting with players who may not see the floor in the regular season. With all of that out of the way...

Boozer has been sensational.

His per game stats won't knock your socks off. Boozer is averaging 12.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game.

Then, you notice that he's only playing 17.3 minutes per contest.

It's a consequence of preseason basketball. Extrapolated on a per 36 minute basis, Boozer is averaging 25.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game. During the regular season, rest assured that Boozer will play closer to 36 minutes a game than he will 17.

Granted, he'll be facing stiffer competition. Boozer isn't going to average 25, 10, and 6 as a rookie. That's an unreasonable expectation, but it could be a decent estimate of the type of numbers he'll average in his prime.

For now, all Memphis needs Boozer to do is continue flashing potential.

It's not simply a matter of Boozer's production. We also have to look at how he's producing:

And that's where his short-term projection gets awfully optimistic.

Boozer is strong around the rim and has a soft touch. He can score on the interior in a way that we can expect to translate into the regular season. His passing chops won't be going anywhere, either. Boozer seems always to make the right read.

His game is simple. Boozer isn't especially flashy, but he can get to his spots and make the right decisions when he gets there. In time, that will help him bend NBA defenses like a star player is supposed to.

If there's a concern, it's that Boozer has hit just 28.6% of his 4.8 three-point attempts per game. Ideally, he'll improve on that mark throughout his career, if not immediately. He's likely to struggle with that as a rookie.

At the same time, almost every player has some hole in their game. Even if Boozer never improves his shooting, he's flashed star potential throughout the 2026-27 NBA preseason:

Now, fans can only wait for the regular season to begin.