Kenneth Lofton Jr.

About

Power forward and center for the NBA. He is best known for his time with the Memphis Grizzlies. He attended Louisiana Tech University and played college basketball. He has generated a following of 210,000 on his Instagram account itzjunior35. 

Before Fame

He began his professional career in 2022. He grew up playing basketball and played with his high school team at Memorial High School. 

Trivia

He attended the 2021 FIBA Under-19 World Cup representing the United States and won a Gold medal. He was awarded the NBA G League Rookie of the Year Award in 2023.

Family Life

He is from Port Arthur, Texas. He comes from a family of athletes as his grandfather Gene Duhon, was a track and field athlete named to the Track Hall of Fame. His old sister is Kennedi and she played college basketball as well. His father's name is Kenneth Lofton and an Army veteran. 

Associated With

He has been teammates with Chet Holmgren.