Height
6'7"
Weight
250 lbs
Age
26
College
Missouri
Experience
2 yrs
Wingspan
7'0.8"
Reach
8'10.5"
Hand Size
8.75" × 9.75"
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsD
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 136 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 44.9% | 32.8% | 77.6% |
| 2025-26 | | 52 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 1.0 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs PHI | L 94-105 | 27 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-4 | -7 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.7M
Guaranteed
$2.7M
AAV
$2.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kobe Brown's one-year, $2.7M deal with the Indiana Pacers earns a D CVI, reflecting a contract that appears overpriced for his current production level as a rotational player. While $2.7M isn't franchise-crippling money, it represents questionable resource allocation for a team trying to maximize their window around Tyrese Haliburton's prime years. Brown's rotational status suggests he's fighting for meaningful minutes rather than securing them, making this salary feel inflated for someone who hasn't established himself as a reliable contributor. The short-term nature provides flexibility, but the Pacers could have likely found similar production at the veteran minimum or through their draft capital. For a franchise looking to build around their young core and potentially make playoff noise, overpaying for depth pieces like this creates unnecessary salary cap friction. The deal lacks both immediate impact value and long-term upside, making it a puzzling use of their limited financial resources in what should be a crucial development season.
Performance Analysis
Kobe Brown earns a D Performance grade, indicating below-average production relative to other NBA power forwards this season. Through 136 games, Kobe is contributing 4.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game in his role. Kobe's strongest area is FG% at 44.9, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 1.0 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Kobe ranks 75th.
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