One of the key players the Lakers brought in in in the offseason, Gabe Vincent didn't perform as well as expected. Instead, he has been injured frequently, which seems to be a repeat of former player Kendrick Nunn.
According to well-known journalist Shams, Vincent is considering surgery for a knee injury and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks. This is the second time he has missed the game due to injury since the start of the season
It's a bit like the situation in the early days of Nunn's team. Kendrick Nunn was diagnosed with a bone contusion in his right knee in October 2021 and a series of injuries have plagued him since then, culminating in a reimbursement for the season.
And this season, is Vincent's situation the same as Nunn's experience was in the beginning?He was injured at the beginning of the game, and after recovering from the injury, he repeatedly suffered ...... injuriesOne can't help but worry about whether he will follow in Nunn's footsteps
Season reimbursement announced. Vincent has played in five games for the Lakers this season, averaging 25 per game4 minutes, shooting 375%, 118%，
Only get 54 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 12 steals. For a player signed with $33 million, such a performance is undoubtedly difficult for fans and ** to accept. In addition,
Vincent's injury also led to him receiving a $500,000 salary during the midseason tournament, but Vincent's current performance is clearly downhill compared to last season's playoff performances.
As a player for the Miami Heat, Vincent has played completely differently in the past. In the 2022-23 season, he repeatedly set new NBA career single-game scores
The record of assists and steals shows excellent game form. However, detached from the Heat's team culture and tactical system, Vincent struggled to play at the same level with the Lakers.
The Heat are known for their non-draft players, and throughout the 2022-23 season, they have a total of seven undrafted players, which undoubtedly shows the team's ability to identify and develop potential players.
And Vincent's offensive and defensive ability during the Heat period is exactly what the Lakers are pursuing. If he can find his old form and contribute to the team on both the offensive and defensive ends, the Lakers will undoubtedly benefit greatly from it. However, if he can't get back to his old glory, even if he doesn't face the same injury problems as Nunn, he will probably not be able to win over the Lakers' coaching staff as a player who can't play on offense and defense, and thus it will be difficult to get more playing time. So, what exactly does Vincent's future hold, we will see.