Memphis Grizzlies rookie Kenneth Lofton Jr. headlined the list of players on Thursday named to the 2023 All-NBA G League first team as voted on by general managers and head coaches.
Lofton was named the G League Rookie of the Year after averaging 22.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.2 steals on 54.4% shooting from the field with the Memphis Hustle. He finished eighth in scoring and 10th in rebounding among players with at least 15 appearances.
The Grizzlies rewarded Lofton with a four-year contract last week after he spent the season on a two-way contract. The deal is reportedly worth $7 million and will allow the undrafted standout from Louisiana Tech the opportunity to play with the Grizzlies in the playoffs.
Joining Lofton on the first team were Carlik Jones (Windy City), David Duke Jr. (Long Island), Neemias Queta (Stockton) and Jay Huff (Capital City). Jones and Duke are signed to standard contracts, while Queta and Huff are on two-way contracts.
The league also announced the second and third teams on Thursday.