Sixers Sign G League Rookie of the Year to NBA Deal

The Philadelphia 76ers have added some beef to their frontcourt, signing last season's G League Rookie of the Year, 21-year-old former Memphis Grizzlies forward Kenneth Lofton Jr.

The Philadelphia 76ers are signing F/C Kenneth Lofton Jr., on a two-way contract, sources tell ESPN. Lofton played parts of the past two seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies. Lofton adds to the Sixers frontline depth. pic.twitter.com/j1d2fO6age
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 23, 2023

It's a two-way contract for the big fella, who is listed at 6'6", 275 pounds. He was said to be heavier than that when this season kicked off, but he was on an intense program, and revealed earlier this month that he shed close to 20 pounds in three weeks.

Still, his minutes with the Grizzlies did not improve, and he was stuck at just 6.6 minutes a night, in his 15 appearances this season, averaging just 2.6 points. Last year, in 24 games with Memphis, he played just over 7 minutes per contest. But in the G League in 2022-23, he was an absolute beast, averaging 20.2 points per game, 10.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.2 steals.

This rookie is SPECIAL! 🤩

After averaging a double-double with 20.2 PTS, 10.5 REB & 3.9 AST, @MemphisHustle Two-Way star Kenneth Lofton Jr. (@itzjunior35) has been named 2022-23 @Kia NBA G League Rookie of the Year! pic.twitter.com/xBV1bXqIAC
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) March 31, 2023