The Los Angeles Lakers have done a great Free Agency. In addition to retaining Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura et D’Angelo Russellthe Californians recruited Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, Jaxson Hayes et Gabe Vincent.
Good management from Rob Pelinkawho managed to strengthen the squad available to the coach Darwin Ham. In addition to the extensions, at a very correct price, of Reaves and Hachimura – the two priorities of the summer -, the Angelenos have, on paper, achieved a superb coup with Vincent.
After very attractive Playoffs with the Miami Heat, the leader represented a coveted player. Getting it back therefore seems like an excellent pickaxe. Especially with an interesting contract at 33 million dollars over 3 years.
Gabe Vincent, the perfect mentality
Shaped by the famous “Heat culture” for 4 years, the 27-year-old player has arrived in California with important responsibilities. Made to take the place of Dennis Schroeder in the Lakers rotation, he has the ability to scratch minutes from Russell in his position.
For what ? Because his profile risks sticking with certain lineups in Los Angeles. With his defensive impact, Vincent could have a good contribution at certain hot moments. And even at long range, he embodies an interesting threat.
Just look at his statistics in the last Playoffs: 12.7 points and 3.5 assists on average, 40.2% on shots and 37.8% on three points. To top it off, his mentality seems ideal for the Lakers collective.
“I think I can have a contribution on several aspects. I have demonstrated it several times under the colors of Miami in recent years. We will have to find the best way to have an impact in this team.
Being myself, a defender, active on my shots and creating for others. My role ? Whatever the need, that’s the easy answer. I demonstrated it during my time in Miami, I can integrate any group with 4 other guys and have an impact.
This team will grow and the roles will be defined little by little. But I have only one objective: to bring my stone to the building”, he assured at the microphone of Spectrum SportsNet.
In search of a more reliable manager than Russell, the Lakers bet on a player who will have no problem registering in a collective.
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A very quick choice
Originally from Modesto, California, the American-Nigerian therefore quickly decided to return home. Financially, the Heat did not want to align themselves with such a proposal. It is said that Pat Riley didn’t want to go over $7 million a year.
The Lakers took advantage of this situation. And with an annual salary of 11 million dollars, Vincent risks becoming a good catch. With him, the risks are necessarily limited. Because the expectations around him are above all part of his collective contribution. Individually, other players – before him – must do “from the states”.
And in the worst-case scenario (which seems unlikely), if this experiment turns into a fiasco, his contract will be easy to budge. In any case, for his part, he did not hesitate with a choice quickly made on this Free Agency.
“The situation quickly changed. A few weeks after the NBA Finals, the Free Agency was already there. From the first day, my fate was sealed. I got the news via a call, I was extremely happy.
Play with LeBron James et Anthony Davis ? I thought about it a bit, but not too much. It’s the first thing people say when you say you’re going to play for the Lakers. I can’t wait, two great players. LeBron is a legend in the sport. I now want to add my touch”, insisted Gabe Vincent.
Without a doubt, he is part of the project created by the Lakers since February. Within the Californian group, he should have no trouble finding his place. By his qualities and his state of mind, Gabe Vincent has the assets to take this training to a new level.
And Los Angeles could therefore quickly rub its hands with a very good deal…
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2023-07-07 09:11:00
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