[Washburn] Former #Grizzlies and #76ers big man Kenneth Lofton Jr. has been added to the #Celtics summer league roster, according to league source.
He was pretty fun to watch for the Grizz if I remember correctly
He was the CBA MVP this season
People love watching a fat guy go to work regardless, but it would be a cool story if he stuck.
Finals MVP, G-League MVP, and the CBA MVP all under one roof. Brad definitely has a type.
Left handed Jared Sullinger
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Jesus bro, chill
In addition to being unnecessary, it’s a bad player comp
Yea not similar at all lmfao
Dude there was no need for that
0/10 not related to that Kenny Lofton not worth watching
10⁄10 big boy hooping in summer league 100% worth watching
That’s a shame. Kenny Lofton was a real hooper. One of only 2 people ever to play in the Final Four and the World Series. Maybe best he chose baseball, but he was no joke on the court
Is Tony Gwynn still the all time assist leader at San Diego State? I know he was drafted by the Padres and Clippers on the same day.
Lofton is an interesting player on paper but so far in his career he’s just shown that he is too good for the G league and not really good enough for the NBA. Overseas will probably continue to be his best bet but it would be cool if he worked out here.
That sounds like a guy that could carve out regular season rotation minutes in the right situation though. I don’t know thats the case but worth the gamble.
Honestly he’s just in that weird tweener size that used to be useful in the league. Obviously he has weight issue but 10-12 years ago he’s some version of a team’s Brandon Bass, Jared Sullinger, JJ Hickson, Big Baby, David Lee, Debian Blair, etc. I just don’t think his frame and level athletic ability really have a spot in the league anymore
He is built to bully tall and skinny guys
Let him foul out messing with Chet and Wemby for 28 minutes
So he’s the basketball version of Bobby Dalbec?
Man he’s was very interesting a couple years ago. Undersized 5, oversized 4 with some play making ability. His shooting has never been consistent but he’s somehow still only 22 years old. They are really trying to capture lightning in a bottle at the PF/C spot with some of these young signings.
He’s only 22??
He’s a big 22
Oversized 4? He’s 6’6 unless you’re talking about weight
he’s like a boulder in the paint.
I am talking about weight. He has center weight in a forward body
Snack Randolph
Know people will write it off since its China but 25/13/7 is nuts lol 😂
Former Celtic Shavlik Randolph is getting 32⁄14.5⁄1.7 in China, so..
So a Randolph-Lofton combo is our ticket to the finals?
holy shit Shavlik the Celtics LEGEND still going? What a beast
I’m pretty sure Randolph retired like 6 years ago
Sorry, I meant he was getting those numbers before we signed him.
MF can hoop. Give him a chance.
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He’s lost a lot of weight from what I see.
Always been skilled, just been way too out of shape.
Check out this big hoss playing in China.
https://youtu.be/wNnYQloROI4?si=wLlFjGvhXQgPBHxR
hey alright nice move there I always liked his game
He absolutely bodied Chet Holmgren so we’ll be ready for the Thunder next season
Thunder fan here. We Live in fear of this man
He dropped like 40 on us two years ago
I’ve been praying for Brad to take a look at Kenny Lofton Jr. If he actually makes this roster, I’ll be so stoked
*On April 9, 2023, Lofton scored a career-high 42 points and put up a career-high 14 rebounds in a 115–100 loss to the* Oklahoma City Thunder in his first game as a starter.
I reemmber him going off in FIBA juniors
Anyone remember that year an out of the league and wayyyy overweight Mike sweetney was added to the training camp roster and in one preseason game made a decent putback basket and Tommy deadpanned that he could still play in the league he just needed to lose 85 pounds
That’s about where Loften is right now
This is the move that we have all been waiting for. I might watch more summer league games than regular season games this year.
Would you consider this a steal or a homerun?
Would consider this a brief cup of coffee for a summer league team and nothing more.
In other words, Celtics are taking a swing and seeing if they can make contaxt
No, this isn’t even a swing, Lofton cannot play in the league. This is a pipe dream of people who haven’t actually watched him play outside of SL highlights
Went from the double beanstalks Luke and KP to the double refrigerators Lofton & Niang
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Big man, indeed
Heck yeah! Love his game
mini Big Baby
This guy makes me believe…..in myself! Go big man go!
We got the mini van and the truck on our squad let’s goooo
Hell yeah. Our season doesn’t matter this year. Give the kid a chance. He’s a beast and at least he’d be fun to watch.
I bought his shanghai sharks jersey in china last year I really hope he signs so I can wear that shit to a game
Love watching him play, a great fun signing for the Summer League. Hope he makes the roster, talented guy with a lot of heart!
Whomst?
Not gonna stick