What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:29 pm
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What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
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Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:08 pm
Right now he's fringe
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2024 6:54 pm
He's gotta stay health. He has already lost so much developmental time due to injuries.
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 10:31 am
Health and development or not much
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2024 1:17 pm
I will say, Kobe Bufkin probably had a better first year as a pro than Dyson Daniels or Jalen Johnson.
IMHO, Kobe has a higher ceiling than Dyson Daniels. He's already a better scorer and shooter (though the NBA numbers don't reflect it.)
Kobe is also a more effective defender (at his size/position) than Jalen is.
My concern long-term is that Dyson and Zach's arrival prevents him from getting minutes at backup SG.
And Bufkin likely isn't a pure enough playmaker to be the backup PG...at least here.
I believe the kid will bloom into a really solid two-way player. I'm just no longer convinced that will occur in a Hawks uniform.
IMHO, Kobe has a higher ceiling than Dyson Daniels. He's already a better scorer and shooter (though the NBA numbers don't reflect it.)
Kobe is also a more effective defender (at his size/position) than Jalen is.
My concern long-term is that Dyson and Zach's arrival prevents him from getting minutes at backup SG.
And Bufkin likely isn't a pure enough playmaker to be the backup PG...at least here.
I believe the kid will bloom into a really solid two-way player. I'm just no longer convinced that will occur in a Hawks uniform.
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Wed Aug 21, 2024 3:18 am
If Kobe produces he won't have a problem receiving minutes. He's suppose to be a more skilled shooter than Daniels but we'll see if Kobe performs or not.Jamaaliver wrote:I will say, Kobe Bufkin probably had a better first year as a pro than Dyson Daniels or Jalen Johnson.
IMHO, Kobe has a higher ceiling than Dyson Daniels. He's already a better scorer and shooter (though the NBA numbers don't reflect it.)
Kobe is also a more effective defender (at his size/position) than Jalen is.
My concern long-term is that Dyson and Zach's arrival prevents him from getting minutes at backup SG.
And Bufkin likely isn't a pure enough playmaker to be the backup PG...at least here.
I believe the kid will bloom into a really solid two-way player. I'm just no longer convinced that will occur in a Hawks uniform.
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Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Sun Sep 1, 2024 2:00 am
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Sun Sep 1, 2024 3:46 pm
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Mon Sep 2, 2024 4:17 am
Moving forward, we'll want him to be an elite role player. He could start in a lot of other places, but in Atlanta, he needs to be able to replicate some of what Trae does off the bench. It's probably more beneficial for him anyway. If he's in the vane of a Jamal Crawford type 6th man, then he'll have a long career.
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Mon Sep 2, 2024 5:35 am
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Tue Sep 3, 2024 4:32 pm
Kobe is noticeably bigger/stronger than he was a year ago.
It's clear he's been working like crazy since we last saw him. I really believe he's gonna surprise a lot of Hawks fans this year and force his way into the rotation.
HOT TAKE: Kobe Bufkin is a better all around player than Dyson Daniels -- right now!!!
It's clear he's been working like crazy since we last saw him. I really believe he's gonna surprise a lot of Hawks fans this year and force his way into the rotation.
HOT TAKE: Kobe Bufkin is a better all around player than Dyson Daniels -- right now!!!
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Wed Sep 4, 2024 1:50 am
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Posted: Thu Oct 3, 2024 4:36 pm
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Thu Oct 3, 2024 4:39 pm
Hawks FansidedKobe Bufkin's offseason improvement could pay off for Hawks
Bufkin said that his training regimen has included more weight training in an effort to strengthen the parts of his body that are taking more bumps. He credited the Hawks’ training staff, making note of its roots to the San Francisco 49ers and the credibility that brings.
Bufkin also spoke about a piece of his game that he wanted to improve.
A questionable shooter even in college at Michigan, Bufkin shot 22.5% from downtown with the Hawks. His 35.6% mark with the College Park Skyhawks was better but Bufkin is working.
“Being able to shoot the ball at a high level was something I really focused on this offseason,” Bufkin said. “I'm looking forward to displaying that in the in the preseason and the season to come.”
That could be a key differentiating factor for the second-year pro.
Bufkin will contend with Dyson Daniels and Vit Krejci for on-ball reps. Daniels, Bogdan Bogdan, and rookie No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher will all log minutes at shooting guard this season.
Bufkin needs to showcase his offseason work as planned, especially after he missed his first opportunity to do so over the summer. The Hawks are still very high on what he can bring to the team.
But the Hawks have also shown a willingness to pivot and have newfound depth.
Bufkin could also be useful as salary-matching fodder and a pseudo-first-round pick in potential trade talks.
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:14 pm
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Thu Oct 17, 2024 3:48 pm
Some of you are giving Kobe a lot of love. I'm liking some things but a bit less high on him. Hope you're right and I'm wrong.
If he does become a solid rotation player we will be stacked with young exciting talent. Still need a Zach Edey though ; )
If he does become a solid rotation player we will be stacked with young exciting talent. Still need a Zach Edey though ; )
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 2:22 am
tbhawksfan1 wrote:Some of you are giving Kobe a lot of love. I'm liking some things but a bit less high on him. Hope you're right and I'm wrong.
Kobe heard you...
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 3:43 am
Re: What should we expect from Kobe Bufkin moving forward?
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 12:20 pm
Kobe's not a PG. But he is a useful, productive player with the ball in his hands. An above average defender.
I hope he gets some serious consideration for a starting role this season.
I hope he gets some serious consideration for a starting role this season.
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