Kobe Bufkin is entering his third NBA season and has yet to secure a definite spot in Atlanta's rotation. Taken 15th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, the combo guard out of Michigan has only appeared in a handful of games through two seasons. The uncertainty surrounding his play, as well as Atlanta's aggressive mentality this offseason, could be signs of the inevitable.
His career numbers do not help his case. In 27 total career games, Bufkin is averaging 5.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on less than desirable shooting splits (37.4% from the field and 22.