Who is Kenneth Lofton Jr.'s dad? Exploring the young NBA star's personal life

Kenneth Lofton Jr. was signed by the Memphis Grizzlies after going undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft. To many's surprise, he isn't the son of former baseball player Kenny Lofton.

Lofton's father served in the United States Army and worked in the United States Postal Service for 18 years. Lofton Sr. was elected to the Port Arthur Independent School District board of trustees. Unlike his son, he isn't heavily involved in the world of basketball.

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What is Kenneth Lofton Jr. doing now?

Lofton Jr. is currently playing for the the Grizzlies' G-League affiliate team, the Memphis Hustle. He's played 15 games for the Hustle this season and has been exceptional in his performances. He's averaging 20.6 points, 10.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists in the G-League this season.

He just recently had his first triple-double against the Birmingham Squadron. He had 20 points, 14 rebounds and ten assists.

Lofton Jr. has also played eight games for the Grizzlies this season. He's averaging 2.1 points, 0.6 rebounds and 0.5 assists in the NBA.

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Reign Amurao specializes in basketball at Sportskeeda, bringing 3 years of experience to his role and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication.

A fervent supporter of the Phoenix Suns, Reign was hooked to their electrifying "Seven-Seconds-Or-Less" offense, which epitomizes high-paced and high-intensity basketball. For Reign, Steve Nash is the ultimate floor general, and he believes Boris Diaw could've been the next Magic Johnson if he had a bit more discipline.

From Reign's perspective, Anthony Edwards is a 90s player stuck in modern times, and Gregg Popovich is an ultimate winner with unparalleled success and leadership in the sport.

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Edited by Reign Amurao