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Kobe Bufkin
StableBIS35
Pctl6th
Conf22%
LFI50
CourtVision Profile
35
BIS
35Average
Overall per-game value blending offense, defense, and efficiency
LFI
50Good
Recent form vs season baseline — momentum and trajectory
DRS
37Average
Defensive impact: contests, steals, rim protection, versatility
RDA
44Average
How well the player executes within their assigned team role
SPS
48Average
Shot selection efficiency, range, and difficulty adjustment
GOI
50Good
Clutch impact on team wins — close games and high-leverage moments
Season Averages
GP
11
GS
0
MPG
8.2
PPG
3.0
RPG
0.8
APG
0.5
SPG
0.2
BPG
0.3
TOV
0.4
FG%
28.9
3P%
15.0
FT%
100.0
CourtVision Scouting Report
Kobe Bufkin fills a niche for LAL but impact is limited — BIS 35
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Executive Summary
Kobe Bufkin is a player for the Lakers, ranking in the 6th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (35). In 8 minutes per game across 11 starts, Kobe produces 3.0/0.8/0.5 (pts/reb/ast).
Current Form & Trajectory
Live Form Index: 50/100.
Scoring & Shot Profile
The 15.0% three-point clip is a real weakness. Teams leave Kobe open beyond the arc, which shrinks the floor for the entire offense. Improving this to even league-average (36%) would transform his offensive ceiling. The 28.9% field goal clip is concerning — either the shot diet is too difficult, or finishing/touch needs work. This inefficiency costs the offense roughly 1-1 points of production per game.
Defensive Scouting Report
Defensive effort and ability are below average for a wing (DRS 37). Gets caught on screens, struggles in isolation against quicker guards, and provides minimal weak-side help. Improving lateral quickness and defensive effort would have an outsized impact on his overall value.
Off-Ball Value
Off-Ball Impact Score: 50/100.