Former Tennessee Vol Chris Lofton had his best game of four played this week with the Boston entry in the NBA Summer League at Orlando, Fla.
Lofton had 21 points, 16 in the second quarter, in a 91-88 loss to to Indiana. He missed a three-pointer that would have tied the game late in the fourth quarter.
He scored 15 points on five 3-pointers in a 94-82 loss to Oklahoma City on Wednesday.
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chrisw2967 writes:
I hope Lofton lands in the NBA , he deserves a shot and not in a summer league.
Goodvol writes:
I'm rooting hard for Chris. I would love to see him playing for the Celtics! I'm also wearing my UTLive shirt right now!
chad_t31 writes:
6-8 from 3 pt range tonight brings his summer total to 13-19. I don't know how much d is played in these summer league games, regardless, that's lighting it up!
volsfootballtime writes:
I hope Chris lands a job but he got blocked alot in college, I hope his shot is alot more controlled than it was in college.
stayingorange writes:
That seems impressive for a league generally lacking good outside shooters. Hope he makes it.
Volzo writes:
Get a TO BABY!!
IBleedOrange444 writes:
They have to be playing some D. These guys are fighting for a spot in the pros. This ain't the Pilot League!. Love to see that C-Lo is knocking down the 3s, and I love to see that he had 6pts that DIDN'T come on 3 point shots! He has to prove that he can knock down mid-range shots, score off the dribble when it is there, and make plays on defense. Hopefully he had a steal or two and stayed in front of his man tonight. Good luck Chris! Throughout your career you've worked harder than the rest, and that is what good coaches don't let go un-noticed. You deserve it and all of Big Orange Country is behind you!
Bigger_Al writes:
I bet Rondo, Lofton's buddy from HS days in Kentucky, is pulling for Chris to make the Celtics.
dlobh writes:
The Pacers team that Lofton's Celtics were playing against last night had Tyler Hansbrough and Roy Hibbert. I didn't recognize anybody on the Celtics team except for Lester Hudson from UT-Martin, who sat out with a broken finger which hurts his chances of making the Celtics and maybe helps Lofton. Here's a link to the box score from last night's game:
http://www.nba.com/media/magic/indbos...
BxVol writes:
Lofton for three..."Nothing but the bottom of the net" Hope to see you playig for the Celtics this coming NBA Season Chris.Hope JaJuan makes it to the NBA as well!
FLAVOLS writes:
Did the shirt come with the matching underwear?
TrouserCough writes:
I would actually have some interest in the NBA if he makes a team.
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