Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer outdoes LeBron James with first triple-double

Memphis Grizzlies forward Cameron Boozer. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Grizzlies’ Cameron Boozer outdoes LeBron James with first triple-double

By Ty Bronicel | Last updated Oct 30, 2026 9:07 AM ET

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cameron Boozer topped LeBron James Thursday night in a 124-103 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Boozer finished with 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in 28 minutes. He is the second youngest player in NBA history to record a triple-double behind Josh Giddey.

Giddey was 19 years, 84 days old when he set the record on Jan. 2, 2022, playing for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Cameron Boozer surpasses LeBron James

Boozer also became the youngest forward in league history to record a triple-double.

James was 20 years and 20 days old when he got his first with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan. 19, 2005.

Cam Boozer becomes the youngest forward in NBA history to record a triple-double. He passes LeBron James. https://t.co/uuO8GoerLr
— Real App (@realapp) October 30, 2026

Overall, after Giddey and Boozer, the NBA's top five youngest players to record a triple-double are:

3. LaMelo Ball (19 years, 140 days)

4. Markelle Fultz (19 years, 317 days)

5. Luka Doncic (19 years, 327 days)

Per NBA.com:

"Boozer’s triple-double came in his fifth NBA game. The only other players to accomplish the feat in five or fewer games have been Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson in 1960 with the Cincinnati Royals, former NBA champion Art Williams in 1967 with the San Diego Rockets and one-time All-NBA selection Ben Simmons in 2017 with the Philadelphia 76ers."

Boozer, the No. 3 pick in the NBA Draft and the youngest player in the league, has powered the Grizzlies to a 5-0 record.

Ty Bronicel

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