The 300 Pound Beast That Bullied Wembanyama...
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Kenneth Lofton Jr. bullied Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren. Why can't he get on the court? - Спорт
The fact that Grizzlies waived their second round pick to make a spot available for an undrafted guy show how much potential Kenneth has
But why didn't they pick him with that second round pick?
@@portocalaportocalie1596they always pick people they think gonna be good off jump..their basing off the hype or the players “elite college season” idk why they still do that but that’s the NBA for you💯
@@portocalaportocalie1596 Cause at the time Lofton didn't look nearly as good of a pick because at that time as he was a great player on a very meh team in Louisiana Tech and didn't face the best of the best competition.
@@portocalaportocalie1596 he’d cost more
@@chrisdaone1998 bc higher potential >> lol teams rather risk if for a franchise player not guess on role players which is watch kenneth will be
Anybody that drops 42p and 14r in their starting debut is a force to be reckoned with. Point blank period
Yea even if both teams were resting everyone before the playoffs, everyone on the court is a fringe player, if you ain’t out there busting your ass to show you belong there then you don’t belong there, Lofton clearly belongs
When i first saw kenneth lofton go crazy in that game against france i thought he would at least be a second round pick, i was shocked when he didnt get drafted when in my opinion he was a key player on that usa team and seemed to be the perfect counter to victor wembanyama
The zion effect
He didn't get drafted because of his weight and conditioning...If he works on losing at least 20 pounds and gaining muscle and maintaining a consistent weight and diet...then the NBA will give him a serious shot...
Because he scored 4 pts on 4'shoys vs wembanyama he's the perfect player against him?😂
His conditioning needs to improve so he can be NBA level
@@oscarzapata7192 He's NO Zion!!! Not even close, Zion can dominate a game, this guy playing against AD, or the Joker will get eaten alive, he's too small to play down low in the NBA, they will own his ass, like in college against Majors
Lofton is a local from the Golden Triangle here in Texas. Kid was great in high school. Proud to watch this kid grow.
409 💪🏽💪🏽
Lofton is bullier he bullied everybody who is skinny
Somebody please give this kid a chance he's worked hard for it
Lofton will be in the rotation next season no doubt, Taylor Jenkins probably didn’t feel comfortable playing him in the playoffs
he literally dropped 47 in a game with the grizzlies lol
@@boredteletubi6549 42
@@Error-zg4potwo-way players can't play in the playoffs
@@jeffrey2750 they converted his contract before the playoffs
Lofton is a smart player..he made what everything think is his weakness into a weapon that propelled him in the NBA...he knows what he is doing inside the court
I remember a player that gave Tim Duncan and co. Trouble on the boards, Danny Fortson, first in Seattle and then in Dallas. Somehow someway this guy would put up double digit points and rebounds against Tim. Some players just cause trouble for others
i agree with what you’re saying but it’s not like he only did good against chet. this guy dominated the u19 tournament and wembenyama
Nah this is just brute strength its not about match ups
@@iambarryallen that is a matchup
@@iambarryallen it is a matchup, kenny lofton has a weight and strength that do not match his size, really low center of gravity. Wenbanyama and chet are the exact opposites, literal stick bugs. Getting hit by someone whos way heavier and stronger than you while also being almost a foot shorter is really hard
We'll have to wait till we see him play against Jokic, Giannis, or Embid for at least 30 minutes.
The right guy (Chet) won the MVP. Chet shot 65% overall and 54% from 3 for the 6 game tournament. He was incredible against everyone except France.
Yeah Chet definitely deserved it, but if Kenneth would’ve won no one would’ve said he didn’t deserve it
Chet is going to be what everybody hopes Wembanyama turns into. Kids feet will disintegrate by year 3.
@@bakslayer3032 Chet and Victor will differ in terms of volume. Chat will take the 3rd most shots for OKC. Vic will lead the Spurs in shots.
@@Gcool243 agreed
@@bakslayer3032 crazy for u to say this when chet foot fucked up his first time guarding Bron lol
Lofton is a compelling selection. I'd like to see him go to a team with a coach that will actually encourage and cultivate his potential. He can be great.
He is with one, they have been carefully developing him and asking more of him on both ends of the court. The GM Zach Kleiman said on draft night that he expects him to have a big year.
honestly, he would have been top pick 10-15 years ago.. done are the days where we see big men with inside the paint game.. Teams wants to see big guy that can run shoot 3s consistently., basically a guy on center position that can play guard. Im a big fan of his game. hope to see him in limelight soon or see him on a team that really values his talent.
The big man is returning
No tf he wouldn’t. If he was that good he would have got burn
He plays like Charles Barkley. Uses his width to get inside position. Anticipates contact every time he goes up for a shot. Defenders bouncing off his body. The only difference is Chuck was much faster and agile at this age.
Absolutely appreciate the analysis on here. Great stuff.
The disrespect for this man is so real. They won’t even give him a real face in 2K as well. 🤦🏽♂️
Who remembered when Giannis didn’t have a real face?
@@lne9070 2k13 lol
Just an example how Shaq would Dominate in any ERA, specially today’s
Bruh... it's crazy cause that's a great example and a horrible example, this footage just don't do it justice
Didn't know this competition was basically the same as the NBA 🤔
And he's more like Barkley, isn't he? Similar physique, undersized, same position.
Also hack a Shaq would be in effect more than ever. He shoots 1-2 at the line 3 times, that’s 3 full possessions in a 3pt dominant league. Yes he’d be dominant, but the game is evolving.
of course it was given, but he wont do it the whole game.
@@tonebucket Yeah except that 3's go in only slightly higher than once every 3 shots. Shaq averages slightly higher than 50%. This balances out. Shaq also had a lot of "and 1's" in those fouls as well. Also, what happens when all the players foul out? Being in the penalty the entire quarter doesn't do much good either. Shaq would absolutely shred teams nowadays.
Love watching myself a talented big man on the court. Ill have to keep my eye on him
He’s on Memphis and had 42pts at the end of the season in a game
I’ve known this KID since HE was in elementary school when I coached little league sports and HE has always had that confidence and was a dog even back then HE grew up playing PG and at 10 years old would always come up to us Grown Men between pick up games begging to play one on one and was serious and seriously felt HE would WIN so this is not a surprise what is a surprise is his height I never thought HE would grow that tall with his DAD only being like 5’7-5’9 at the most HE will get his chance and HE will SHINE WATCH
Thunder fan here this man gave Chet a hell of a time too 🤣
And yet, 30 teams passed on him for half of the year. I think they know something us youtube commenters don't. Also a Thunder fan, BTW.
I think OKC should take loften 😂he’ll help Chet guard that shii at practice
He has no skill chet might be lighter but victor and chet have way more skill versatility and potential
Chet lil as hell bro
@@ErroneousMonk1 these NBA ''scouts'' are not just that good. Look at the heat, alot of undrafted players.
I loved the way he maintains his humbleness while surrounded by trash taking Grizzlies teammates!
lol what
Probably a warriors fan
Yeah, shoving a guy from behind into the stanchion and arguing with the ref about it is definitely not humble.
Wilt Chamberlain actually had 43 and 28 in his debut game so Lofton would be the second rookie with 40+ and 10+ in their debut.
🤓
@@SevenDurant lmao
By the way, Wilt dropped in his literal debut. Lofton dropped that in his debut as a starter. Still impressive but not as crazy as Wilt.
Uhh... Lofton debuted earlier that season bro lol.
In Chamberlain's era, the quarters were 15 minutes long, so keep that in mind.
Great breakdown man, most of these “UA-cam analysts” don’t have the first clue what they’re trying to talk about but this is extremely good
This young man is a absolute beast!
Lofton is special. Love his game and I hope he gets more playing time, so many bigs nowadays that can just defend and rebound, he is way more skilled than most NBA bigs already.
he should have played football. that's a #1 overall LT with 25 mil guaranteed. Honestly someone should give him a shot as a project who could end up a hall of famer. 6'7 with 6'11 wingspan, easy room to put on 30 pounds with elite feet
@@cowboybob5301he going to make more in the league and not get hurt so often
Lofton has potential but can't reach it unless he gets healthy and improves his stamina
Lofton knew his draft ranking the whole time. He knows if he lost weight he would have improved his chances of getting drafted. With that said, I'm old school so I love watching him play.
I love this post, great work m. It’s crazy how people over look real talent
You failed to mention one thing....
Victor was 1 year younger than any one on the US team...
As Chet and other top prospects were in last years draft, he is in a following (he is actually 2 years younger than Chet, yet, he dominated him in a YOUTH tournament...)
This must be mentioned, as look at any top prospect in their final pre-drat years, and the year over year improvement is huge...
Also Today Wemby hits different, he wrecked the French league instead of last year where he was ok
He still so small. Strength is gonna win everytime. He gonna have to start lifting
@@emayan06 exact, I am pretty confident young boy in NBA are thicc in a few months
@@D-OnWar666 didn't he shoot below par on a mid table French team? I'll admit I didn't watch but what the stats I saw weren't all that effective, at all. He's clearly a big prospect but WAY overhyped imo. If you can't carry a French team you sure as shit ain't carrying a NBA team. Also the shooting % I saw he will get flamed in the nba. He has a LOT to improve
Doesn`t mean a lot especially in NBA terms where you have vets and bucks. Jokic is more then 2 years older then him... He`s going to have to guard him. Embiid is more then 2 years older then him. He`s going to have to guard him... This is why some of use have been saying lets slow down. He`s a wonderful prospect but lets give him enough rope to have some flaws. If a 300 pound guy with good footwork and touch around the rim is 100% committed to running to the low block and putting his back on you... Some of us who played at that level have been saying this for a long time. As entertaining as the 3 point shot has made the game, its caused post defense and post offense to be a forgotten art and modern bigs have no stomach for working on the low block. Jokic right now is exposing this every night. Part of the reason Budz got fired in Milwaukee is because he consistently failed to get Giannis the ball in positions where he was catching with an advantage AKA on the block. The league is trending back to a more balanced type of play that means Victor is going to come into a league in which he`s going to have to bang bodies with older more solidly built guys. Does he have the stomach for it? Can his body hold up with that frame? Can he add 50 or 60 more pounds without his structure being compromised?
Wemby blocked him 3x in that game 😂
And Kenneth still helped contribute to the win in a major way. I am ooting for this dude
That’s not saying much lmao Kenneth is damn near a foot shorter I’d hope wbu can block some of his shots😂
@@TerribleTakeThree blocks is a lot for one game, even if he was short😂😂😂
@@seananthony7494 he only blocked Lofton 3 times. But overall dude actually posted 8 blocks. And this video has the audacity to say he got “bullied” when he led the game in scoring, rebounding, AND efficiency.
@@TerribleTake original comment was just saying he blocked Lofton 3 times. overall he got 8 blocks that game
LOFTYYYYYYYYY
those clips of him bodying Wembanyama make it look like Vic fightin for his life 😭
This was such a great video and great analysis … it was my first video … you just got a new subscriber 👊🏾🔥
I can't believe he hasn't had more of a chance yet. He will soon
22pts, 8 rbs, 8blk. +30 Eva best scorer, best rebounder, best blocker and lost by 2 points... All that when he was 16, against Chet and his 'bully'. Solid Kenny, I like it but gently with the words.
Vic was super inconsistent back then. He had 1 point and 4 fouls in the semifinal against Serbia.
@@Oshakara yeaaah he was 17 🤷🏽♂
@@hugo8249 Exactly!
@Oshakara doesn’t change the fact that since then he has greatly improved physically and on his skills
@@hugo8249 that was my point. He is a lot better than he was 2 years ago. At 17!he was super inconsistent. Now at 19 he is much more consistent. Chet and Lofton are better too now, but I’d argue Wemby has made the most improvement.
You got a new subscriber🔥🔥🔥🔥
I always loved Lofton's game. I was hoping the Kings would draft him in the second because I can see his potential as a nasty down-low bully who can get you buckets once he learns the NBA game. Can't believe so many teams passed on him. The kid can play. PERIOD!!!
This guy is going to have Greats like POP, David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Manu, and Parker mentoring him, He's in good hands.
I watched this game live at the time.
Kenny is a special type of player. Hope he gets a chance in the pros.
But don't forget that wembayama was only 17 at the time in a u19 tournament. Lofton was much older and more developed.
Kenny is the exact type that is a good basketball player....but not a fit for the NBA. He mentioned Jahlil Okafor in the vid....Okafor could probably get you 20-25 points a night if you ran your whole offense through him. But that doesn't fit the NBA playstyle in the modern era. And especially guys that play back to the basket but don't offer anything on defense, they just don't fit in the NBA anymore. Yet in a vacuum these guys are good basketball players, just not set up for what the NBA playstyle is anymore. Theres nothing wrong with having a good career overseas though.
@@extragoogleaccount6061 Ever heard of Nikola Jokić? Obviously, Lofton is not the same type of player, but has skills and good court vision. He can develop 3p shot, because he already has a good shooting stroke. And he NEED to fix his body, lose some weight and spend summer in the gym.
Like charles barkley
Lofton is a beast can’t wait for this guy to showcase himself as a All-Star
Great content.
One possible worry is his physique, very reminiscent of Zion but there no question he has the talent to be a force in the NBA
Victor 16 years old 22pts 8rb 8 blk against lofton obese 19yold 14pts 7 rbd lmaaaao and victor blocked him 3 times show that
who won the game again?
@@DownForceSimRacing bro usa came back up coincidentally when victor couldn't play the last 5 minutes,Vic on the ground they were all scared 😟

The definition of fighting tooth and nail
He underrated asf. Also in some 2k sims you can do for fun he goes crazy and wins like 4 rings and 2 mvps
If he drops down to 250. He might be the next Charles barkley
Charles Barkley could jump out of the gym. Lofton could have a decent career as a good role player -- he's plenty massive enough to bully skinny centers. Not really working against Jokic or Embiid. And he's going to have trouble guarding fast, athletic power forwards.
Closet player to Barkley is Zion. But Charles had a great career with few injuries. We can't say that about Zion so far. I've never seen Zion rebound the way that Barkley could but Zion is amazingly explosive when healthy.
I watched the whole U17 tournament and I just couldn't believe how fucking good is Lofton. I was in desbelief about how he moved, his footwork and fundamentals. He was downright trashing people in the paint, pure domination.
The 2nd coming of Charles Barkley in his younger day. Lofton ate VW's lunch. VW won't last an NBA season. Both him, and Chet need to bulk up. A young KD is an exception, as he plays a different position.
That strength and the ability to use it to manipulate not only his position but the defender, pretty elite imo at this level.
he's a giraffe, playing with lions. they gonna maul his leg dumbass
Been an under dog since highschool an alot of people slept on him is def one of the toughest rookies in that draft
So wemby having 22 points 8 rebounds and 8 blocks that game didn’t matter huh
Fr since the lottery im seeing people trying their hardest to hate on wemby no matter what
@@djibrilbacar4582 bigtime 😂 they all have there feelings hurt
He was 2 years older than Victor that time, he was 19 and Victor was 17, so it was very logical to be stronger than him
Even if they were both 19, lofton would have still bullied him. Victor is a twig.
Victor the toothpick can't hang in the paint
I follow Jr. I love his style its soo entertaining to watch on both ends especially backing down in the post because nobody knows how to guard him he's too strong. Hit the weight room and stay healthy👍
I remember seeing YT videos of Lofton Jr... he looked good in the summer leauge last year too
Hey, it's good to see Chet back in the mix. Best of luck to him this year, hope he stays healthy. KLJ is like Charles Barkley, dude's a beast. Grizz needs to give him more play time!
His game is so different then what guys are used to. That's why he's good. Love it
i hope gets a chance, i remember him steamrolling summer league, keep grinding bro
I am cheering for lofton's career. I hope he become a star in the NBA
wembanyama was much younger and yet he dominated with 22 points, 8 rebounds, 8 blocks, especially the age difference when we are teenagers is important, and since this game are physics has greatly changed. I have no doubt that Victor at the same age would have destroyed it.
Victor is going to get folded in the NBA lol
@DanTheRamFan he didn't get drafted to your team 😢
@@eddiea2446 I still would have the same opinion if he did this dude looks fragile as fuck hahah
Wemby gets pushed around by guys with a bit of weight on them, he won't be playing against Kids in the NBA.
@MovieGuy666but it was 2 years ago bro he has since taken muscle unlike Chet who even after a year in the NBA is still fine and light
I remember that game and Wemby had a hard time against that guy, but he was around 16 years old without any kind of lifting weigth training. He is not the same player anymore. And the other boys were around 19 years old by the way, including his teammates.
“Hard time”. LMAO Wemby led BOTH teams in scoring AND rebounding w/ 22 and 8. AND he also got 8 BLOCKS. Also led the game in efficiency. But yeah keep lying that you “remember” the game 😂
Lofton had ZERO blocks so how exactly did he “bully” Wemby 😂
France even only lost by 2 despite having bum teammates against the USA which is always stacked with all around talent 😂
@@SarcasticSloth69 dang you triggered asf
But yet they boosted his stock cause he played in a 2 v 2 game against Gorbert. You can't boost his stock cause he hung with gorbert then ignore it when he gets schooled by KL later that same year. Don't make excuses for that guy considering he got props for playing and dominating Chet in that same game.
Wow! Great video!!
Wem is definitely a generational talent due to his skills at his height. But this Kenny Lofton Jr is LEGIT!!!!!!!! I hope he doesnt lose focus...and gets the shot he needs. Send him to the Wizards
The very first time I heard of his name, I wondered if he is the son of Kenny Lofton, the shortstop from the Cleveland Indians (I had a poster of him on my wall in the 90s). I think him and Kai Sotto should have been drafted. Kai has already played against Wemby and Boban M. on the international stage and did better than Chet when he played Victor.
Damn imagine Kenneth Lofton has a better career than Zion
Well if zion keeps getting hurt it could happen.
😂😂 exactly @@randygraham926
I do love watching a good big go to work in the post.
Yes sirrrr love to see someone from Texas showing out
Not only does he play like barkley but he's shaped like barkley and his face looks like barkley. I had to look at pictures of his parents to see if it could be possible. He was born in 2002 in port arthur, tx. He did play in houston until he retired in 2000 which is about an hour away from port author so... Mind you this is all speculative. LOL!!!
I thought he looked like him too. 😂
I got to be honest, I never heard of Lofton before FIBAU19.
We'll see a bunch of 7footers in this year's Summer League. It's gonna be fun to watch.
Can’t wait
Many have tho. And we was like wtf is he doing on the court
Super interesting video. I really hope that kid gets a chance for more playing time.
Just saw this guy at the very end of a grizzlies summer game, didn't realize Kirby here was one of the best players in the Summer League lol
It’s crazy how some players can be so good individually, but if a team isn’t looking to build around them, it’s tough for them to fit. Absolute blasphemy. We need an expansion with a couple new teams
this
Seattle (Supersonics)/Las Vegas for the west. Pittsburgh for the east?
He reminds me of this professional wrestler named Keith Lee who is enormous but moves like a lightweight.
Bask in his glory💪🏾
Both have K.L. as their initials!
i've been watching him since day one, I am certain he will go big in the nba for sure
Love the new video style
Kenny Lofton is the way basketball should be played. With power, strength and aggressiveness. If the NBA allowed this kind of play, they would have more viewership
Tbh that’s all it takes to be an all star in today’s league
Great video
Pimpin Ken is so underrated, he's going to get on at Memphis
Wembanyama was about 30lbs lighter and 4 or 5 inches shorter two years ago... Not to mention he was the youngest player on the court by a mile and still dominated! 😂
The nba is going to destroy him. He’s too little tbh. Coaches are gonna exploit him.
@@mycole1990 lol
baby Jok
@@mycole1990they once said the same about kd
@@CourtneySturkey KD wasn’t posting up. KD an oversize shooting guard. Wenbayaba isn’t a great shooter and is primarily a rebounding player. And no one is gonna sit here and say that KD didn’t have a smooth jumper. Both do have the same frame, but they play entirely different.
Another undrafted guy that plays better than a lot of 1st rounders. Potential is high for this kid
It's crazy how history repeats itself these guys gonna be different because everything gonna be equally fightful
Strength, Size and Power is hard to stop.
Went to Tech with dude and designed some of his brand's merchandise! proud of dude
That’s what’s up
In my opinion he is a mini shaq on how he plays I thought it was weird he didn’t play much for the grizzlies in the regular season I’m a okc fan and I can say he gave Chet the work in the summer league I hope Kenneth can get more playing time this next nba season and show what he is about🙌
Go Kenny! Big Memphis Grizzlies! 901 Memphis Strong 💪💪💪
I just remember watching him in the summer league and was like who is this guy? (Being from Ohio the name Kenneth Lofton obviously stuck out to me as well) and dude was just going and getting it, loved watching him.. havent seen him in the Gleague but i think he can make something of himself in this league for sure
Brooooo, when he dropped 42 and 15😂😂
Good video. Seems like you edited out the end?
Also seems like Lofton dropped a few pounds towards the end of the season. Think he'll be alright.
Bruh going undrafted and then dropping a double double with 40 + points is in his first nba appearance is literally unheard of 🤯
I can see him Ja Bane, and the other griz dude playing top level plus smart and Jackson solid team ngl
damn... nice to see the Grizzlies with a world beater!
All mid 90s I played basketball with a net on the barn door with my Grizzlies team basketball
This was back when wemby was 16/17. Wemby is totally different beast now.
😂😂😂NGL THAT 30 FOOTER WAS CRAZY
Im a minute in, love how you build the video up bro
KLJ Is a Unapologetic wide body who uses it very well soft hands nice shooting stroke Solid passer and has suprise Stamina for his size he's a Late 90's early 2000's type Player with limited rim protection of why he's not getting his chance
I love this guy Lofton since FIBA UNDER. 💪🏻🏀
One thing you should chnage is how fasts you throw the promotion in there😂😂you literally didn’t pause or anything I was confused for a sec
i hope they give the man a chance to shine this season
I'm a huge K Lofton Fan. This DUDE has THE potential.
seen bro at the gym. probably the biggest dude i’ve ever seen on a basketball court.
I've seen him, he's shedding weight, but will that cost him his strength, time will tell. I'm rooting for him.
We gatta stop saying with the highest expectations bc we expect like every year’s #1 prospects to be superstar level players from the get go
Love the love for KLJ🤴🏾
this is a much better story/rivalry than the 2k main storyline
Kenneth definitely deserves a chance I love this guy's game he's the real deal fo sure
He’s got that Charles Barkley aggression & skills as a lefty!
This sad, I feel for bro, he a best 💯