re: How good is the Lofton kid from La Tech?

He doesn’t really fit the mold of the modern NBA player. He isn’t very athletic or long, he hasn’t developed shooting range. His skills are playing the 5, but he isn’t long enough, and he can’t pop out to the corner for a 3. His best bet is to drop weight, develop a shot, and try to fill a P. J. Tucker type role. PJ spent 6 years playing outside of the NBA before he made it. Not saying he can’t, but it’s a pretty big uphill battle for a guy playing the role he does in college.