17 days ago

Lakers Newbie Kobe Bufkin Speaks On His Love For Kobe Bryant

The Lakers signed Bufkin for the rest of the season with a team option for 2026-27. Upon his arrival, he said, "Kobe was favorite player obviously. Just seeing his name on the wall and seeing the pictures of him is cool." In the G-League, he averaged 24.7 points on near 50% shooting from the field.