The Celtics are taking a flyer on Kenneth Lofton Jr, the former Louisiana Tech star who has previously spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers, and Utah Jazz.
Lofton spent last season overseas, playing for the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. He was named the International MVP, beating out other former NBA players like Jared Sullinger and Eric Bledsoe after averaging 25.2 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game.
After going undrafted in 2022, Lofton has appeared in 45 NBA games, And, though he’s been out of college for three years, Lofton is still just 22 years old.