The Big Ken Lofton Watch Thread

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Lofton really needs a reliable 3pt shot so he can share the court with non skilled rim protectors. Would make him so much more valuable as the context for him being a useable player wouldn't be as lineup limited.

Because of his skill he doesn't have to be a volume shooter, but has to knockdown limited attempts at a high level.

 

[whatthe]

Let's play out a short thought-experiment:

initial assumption: the team is committing to playing Lauri, Hendricks, and Keyonte
initial conclusion: there's a lack of playmaking in that trio, so the other two players need to have those chops.

Let me just jump to my point here: we need a big that can perform at a high-level in the short roll. The short roll in today's NBA is not primarily about scoring—though you do need to have that threat, and apply that pressure—it's more about how the player executes a quick read and passes out.

I don't trust Kessler to do this at a high-level right now. I'm sure he's working like hell on it. And so,... I see a path for Lofton here. I can imagine a Lauri-Hendricks-Lofton trio working on offense and defense. The defensive philosophy should borrow heavily from what Denver is doing with Jokic (Lofton is Jokic here); they bring him up to the level of the screen and do a lot of switching. Lauri and Hendricks are backline defenders that can protect the rim. The fit on offense is pretty obvious.

That leaves a need for additional playmaking guard. Keyonte can do plenty, but there needs to be another guy out there. I understand the desire to draft Castle, but I'm not a draft guy anymore (haven't been for years, tbh).

If Sensa lost lbs, I think his playmaking would improve. Plus Keynote will get better. He is getting burnt out from being too much in his head. Lofton really would make it work which is crazy.

Go team Ozempic!

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Let's play out a short thought-experiment:

initial assumption: the team is committing to playing Lauri, Hendricks, and Keyonte
initial conclusion: there's a lack of playmaking in that trio, so the other two players need to have those chops.

Let me just jump to my point here: we need a big that can perform at a high-level in the short roll. The short roll in today's NBA is not primarily about scoring—though you do need to have that threat, and apply that pressure—it's more about how the player executes a quick read and passes out.

I don't trust Kessler to do this at a high-level right now. I'm sure he's working like hell on it. And so,... I see a path for Lofton here. I can imagine a Lauri-Hendricks-Lofton trio working on offense and defense. The defensive philosophy should borrow heavily from what Denver is doing with Jokic (Lofton is Jokic here); they bring him up to the level of the screen and do a lot of switching. Lauri and Hendricks are backline defenders that can protect the rim. The fit on offense is pretty obvious.

That leaves a need for additional playmaking guard. Keyonte can do plenty, but there needs to be another guy out there. I understand the desire to draft Castle, but I'm not a draft guy anymore (haven't been for years, tbh).

Castle would be ideal for that lineup. I would worry about defensive rebounding with Lofton being the primary interior player so having an active guard like Castle would be a must.

 

[fishonjazz]

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[sahlensguy]

There’s zero doubt in my mind that he has 15-20 lbs that aren’t helping him. And, since he’s young, he should be able to replace those lbs with muscle lbs.

Agreed. The roll on the back of his neck does him absolutely no good.

 

[Isaiah 1:13]

Yeah, it is a coincidence lmfao. The two wins came against teams without an incentive to win. Crazy how the moment the Jazz stopped playing motivated teams they looked decent.

That’s funny cause the last thing a coach wants to do is to start a losing streak going into a playoff series. And Udoka doesn’t know how to lay down for anybody let alone Hardy a former associate (he could’ve given some burn to the scrubs). In reality they both looked like somebody pissed in their cheerios when the horn sounded.

 

[KqWIN]

I reckon the kid is best used as a small ball 5, don't think we're going that way.

Hardy has relegated Kessler over and over for Collins, and we don’t even play PnR which is Collins biggest strength. Hardy wants a big that can play at the top of the key, run dribble handoff, and do a lot of initiating. Offensively, Lofton is a near ideal fit.

As far as being a two way player, probably got to figure out how’s he’s going to be an NBA player at all first. The Jazz are a perfect system for him to succeed.

 

[SoberasHotRod]

Let's play out a short thought-experiment:

initial assumption: the team is committing to playing Lauri, Hendricks, and Keyonte
initial conclusion: there's a lack of playmaking in that trio, so the other two players need to have those chops.

Let me just jump to my point here: we need a big that can perform at a high-level in the short roll. The short roll in today's NBA is not primarily about scoring—though you do need to have that threat, and apply that pressure—it's more about how the player executes a quick read and passes out.

I don't trust Kessler to do this at a high-level right now. I'm sure he's working like hell on it. And so,... I see a path for Lofton here. I can imagine a Lauri-Hendricks-Lofton trio working on offense and defense. The defensive philosophy should borrow heavily from what Denver is doing with Jokic (Lofton is Jokic here); they bring him up to the level of the screen and do a lot of switching. Lauri and Hendricks are backline defenders that can protect the rim. The fit on offense is pretty obvious.

That leaves a need for additional playmaking guard. Keyonte can do plenty, but there needs to be another guy out there. I understand the desire to draft Castle, but I'm not a draft guy anymore (haven't been for years, tbh).

I like your thought process, but I don't think Kenny has any chance of fitting in to a high level NBA defense in his current state.

 

[NAOS_pt2]

I like your thought process, but I don't think Kenny has any chance of fitting in to a high level NBA defense in his current state.

I don’t disagree. He needs to get in better shape and develop that side of his game. I’m just saying I see a path of development.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Okay, I think it has to be brought up as an idea. Remember when Louisianian Derrick Favors went to Karl's ranch or wherever back in like 2011... 2013 (somewhere around that time) to do offseason training? I think as a fellow Louisiana Techian, the Jazz should bring Karl in to work with Lofton. Send him down to The Boot. We do tend to have luck when it comes to Louisiana Tech PF's, and Lofton could be the next starting 4 for the Jazz if he trains hard this offseason.

 

[Miggs]

What are this fat ****s measurements?

 

[The Fresh Prince]

What are this fat ****s measurements?

Fat Asses!