If his extraordinary physique (2m01 for 124kg) was problematic to make his mark in the NBA, Kenneth Lofton Jr. was nevertheless called to be a hit in G Leaguewhere defenses would struggle to physically contain him.
Looking at his individual statistics (20.2 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists, at 54% in shooting), we can say that the interior of only 20 years old has wreaked havoc in the antechamber of the NBA, with the Memphis Hustle , the team affiliated with Grizzlies (who had offered him a “two-way contract” after he was not drafted in 2022). So much so that his performances allowed him to be named 2023 Rookie of the Year in the G-League.
Appeared 19 times in the Great League alongside Ja Morant and others (for 3.5 points and 1.5 rebounds), Kenneth Lofton Jr. must now play in the playoffs with the Memphis Hustle. Waiting to be approached by Taylor Jenkins “among the big ones”?
| Kenny Lofton, Jr. | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2022-23 | SAME | 19 | 6 | 48.2 | 41.7 | 53.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 |
| Total | 19 | 6 | 48.2 | 41.7 | 53.8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
