On Friday, the Lakers formalized the extension of the contract of D’Angelo Russell, for two years, but also the arrival of Gabe Vincent, signed for three seasons. Holder with the Heat, the Nigerian leader should take over the role of Dennis Schroder as joker out of the bench, and confirms that everything went very quickly in this “free agency”.
“In fact, things changed quickly. Clearly, two days into free agency, or pretty much from day one, my fate was sealed.” he explains while it was on the shelves of several franchises. “I heard the news over the phone and I was overjoyed. I shared the news with my family and friends, there was a lot of excitement around it.
“I can have a positive impact on the game with any group on the pitch”
California native Gabe Vincent knows there’s more pressure at the Lakers, and he lists areas where he can help LeBron James and his teammates.
“I can bring a bit of everything. They already have size, athleticism, leadership and stars.” recalls the former Miami point guard. “I think I can bring a little toughness in defense, and creation. I can put shots when I’m unmarked. I showed in Miami that my game was very complete. I can put on several hats, and play with any quartet of different players. I can impact winning in many ways and every night it will be different depending on how the season goes and what roles will be assigned. But I think I can have a positive impact on the game with any group on the pitch, so I’m looking forward to the opportunity to do so. »
| Gabe Vincent | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2019-20 | MIA | 9 | 9 | 21.6 | 22.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.4 |
| 2020-21 | MIA | 50 | 13 | 37.8 | 30.9 | 87.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 4.8 |
| 2021-22 | MIA | 68 | 23 | 41.7 | 36.8 | 81.5 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 8.7 |
| 2022-23 | MIA | 68 | 26 | 40.2 | 33.4 | 87.2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 9.4 |
| Total | 195 | 21 | 39.9 | 33.9 | 85.2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 7.7 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
