Memphis Grizzlies rookie Kenneth Lofton Jr. on Tuesday registered his first career triple-double on assignment with the Memphis Hustle in the G League.
Lofton produced 20 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, two blocked shots and one steal in a 129-99 win over the Birmingham Squadron. He finished 7-of-13 from the field, including 1-of-3 from 3-point range, in 30 minutes of work.
The undrafted forward from Louisiana Tech is one of 17 players to record a triple-double in the G League this season. He did the majority of his work on offense in the paint and was also active on the boards and finding his open teammates.
HELLO TRIPLE-DOUBLE! 😤
Kenneth Lofton Jr. stuffed the stats in tonight's game vs. the Squadron scoring a MASSIVE triple-double and leading the @MemphisHustle to a WIN!
🔥 20 PTS
🔥 14 REB
🔥 10 AST pic.twitter.com/fMBh5knEj7— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 8, 2023
Lofton, who is signed to a two-way contract, has emerged as one of the top players in the G League this season. He is averaging 22.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.1 steals in 26 games. He is 11th in the league in scoring and seventh in double-doubles (15).
He was among 28 players selected to participate in the NBA Rising Stars game on Feb. 17 at All-Star Weekend after a terrific run with the Hustle. He will also play in the G League Next Up game that will take place on Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. EST.
Lofton has dazzled on the court throughout the season. He has often been able to overpower his opponents and play bully ball, which was once again on display on Tuesday.
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