Kobe Bufkin
Los Angeles Lakers/G/
United StatesPlayer Info
Kobe Bufkin, the number 18 guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, is a young talent with a bright future, drafted 15th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft out of the University of Michigan. Born on September 21, 2003, in Grand Rapids, the 6-foot-4 guard combines crafty scoring with playmaking vision. After a standout sophomore season with the Wolverines where he averaged over 14 points per game, Bufkin entered the league with a reputation as a polished offensive player. His first professional season is about acclimating to the NBA's speed and physicality while learning from veterans like LeBron James and Anthony Davis. With a smooth handle and an ability to finish creatively at the rim, Bufkin represents a key part of the Lakers' youth movement and backcourt planning. His current salary reflects the team's investment in his development as a potential cornerstone for the post-LeBron era.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
NBA 2025-2026Regular Season
GP
16
MPG
7.44
PPG
2.88
2PM%
42%
3PM%
19%
REB
0.81
AST
0.63
STL
0.13
BLK
0.19
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
NBA 2025-2026Regular Season
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
16
Games Started
1
Minutes
7.44
Points
2.88
Rebound
0.81
Assist
0.63
Block
0.19
Steal
0.13
Field Goal %
30%
3-Point Field Goal %
19%
Free Throw %
91%
Offensive Rebound
0.06
Defensive Rebound
0.75
Turnovers
0.31
Assists/Turnovers
2
Personal Fouls
0.56
Total Data
Points
46
Rebound
13
Assist
10
Block
3
Steal
2
Field Goal %
30%
3-Point Field Goal %
19%
Free Throw %
91%
Offensive Rebound
1
Defensive Rebound
12
Turnovers
5
Personal Fouls
9