By Malcolm Butler
Former Louisiana Tech all-conference forward Kenneth Lofton, Jr., has made the Memphis Grizzlies opening day roster, according to the team’s website.
The 6-foot-6-inch, 275-pound power forward spent most of last season playing for the Grizzlies G-League team, the Memphis Hustle.
Lofton was named the G-League Rookie of the Year in 2022 after averaging 22.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals while shooting 55 percent from the field.
The Grizzlies rewarded Lofton with a four-year contract following the season, reportedly worth $7 million after he spent his first year on a two-way contract.
Lofton made his first NBA start in the regular season finale last season for the Grizzlies and scored 42 points and grabbed 14 rebounds against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Grizzlies open the regular season Wednesday night at home against the New Orleans Pelicans.
