By Mathieu S. | Sports editor
With a starter absent this Sunday evening, the Lakers faced the Jazz with a new major 5. But fans clearly don’t agree with JJ Redick’s decision… even though the franchise ended up with the victory.
In the tough with 4 defeats in 5 games, the Lakers clearly needed to reassure themselves this Sunday evening. JJ Redick’s men faced the Jazz, one of the worst teams in the NBA currently with their record of 4 wins for 15 losses. We reassure the fans, the job is done, with a success with a score of 105-104.
No, it wasn’t easy with an ugly 2/10 shooting for Dalton Knecht, while LeBron James dropped a 0/9 three-pointer. A nice scare for the Angelinos, but the players and supporters will remember the victory above all before looking towards the next events. Additionally, Redick took a risk with a new 5 major for the Lakers.
Fans angry with Lakers change
It must be said that the coach didn’t really have a choice. His rotation already limited, Austin Reaves was also absent for this meeting, injured. Redick therefore placed Gabe Vincent in the 5 major, he who has never managed to find his place since his signing last year. He is also hated by a lot of supporters.
The Lakers’ major 5 was therefore made up of: Gabe Vincent, Dalton Knecht, Rui Hachimura, LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Even D’Angelo Russell wasn’t there so the fans were worried, but the victory is there. Still, many people criticized Redick’s choice. Comments flooded into X.
@wydbreezy : “Gabe Vincent in the starting position…”
@TR3YP13CE : “The season is already over”
@iconic_0ne : “When your contract is up Gabe, you better go back to Miami”
@7getrich_griff : “But why Gabe Vincent? »
With several players absent, Redick had to make choices, even if he could have put Max Christie in the major 5 instead. But the fact is that Vincent finally did the job in 32 minutes of play. His statistics? 10 points at 4/5 shooting, in addition to 3 rebounds and 2 assists. However, it will take more to have the trust of the fans.
Gabe Vincent in the 5 major? JJ Redick had confidence in his player, despite very difficult weeks. The person finally did the job, and with a victory at the end. But that’s the only thing to remember.
