Kobe Brown
#24PF · Indiana Pacers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 136 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 44.2% | 32.8% | 77.6% |
| 2025-26 | 52 | 4.9 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 44.9% | 36.9% | 79.6% |
| 2024-25 | 3 | 5.3 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 87.5% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| 2023-24 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$2.7M
AAV
$2.7M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Kobe Brown's contract with the Indiana Pacers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $2.7M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Kobe's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 26 years old, Kobe is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Kobe Brown earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 136 career games, Kobe has averaged 3.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. Kobe's strongest metric is FG% at 4416.7, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.7, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Kobe ranks 71st in overall performance. Kobe will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Indiana Pacers.
Current Sentiment
Brown generates cautious optimism after Pacers trade, positioned as potential reclamation project. Inconsistent C-minus play raises questions about whether opportunity will translate meaningful improvement. Contract value reasonable at $2.7M annually, but production hasn't justified confidence yet. Primary narrative centers on redemption arc after Clippers departure and fresh start. Fans hopeful but wary; performance must improve significantly to validate organizational faith shown.
Transaction History
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