Kenneth Lofton Jr. was an instant fan favorite while playing for the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2022-2023 NBA season. Lofton put up incredible numbers in his first career start against the Oklahoma City Thunder, recording 42 points, 14 rebounds and 1 steal on 68% shooting.

After becoming a member of the Grizzlies, Lofton briefly joined the Philadelphia 76ers, Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls. Lofton ultimately failed to find his place in the NBA and became a member of the Shanghai Sharks in China. Lofton’s first game as Shark has since gone viral, garnering over 2.6 million views and over 37,000 likes on X. Fans have had a lot to say since her performance hit the internet.

Via @Chozenboii: “The Grizzlies should have kept him with so many injuries.”

Via @Stats_N_Facts: “Charles Barkley shoots, but he hasn’t been a consistent rotational player in the modern NBA. That shows you how talented and how competitive the league has become in 30 years.”

Lofton finished the game with 18 points and 10 rebounds for the Sharks, but it’s clear some fans want him to return to the NBA. It’s hard to understand why the 2023 NBA G League Player of the Year hasn’t been able to find rotation space in the NBA.

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