According to a report from well-known journalist Shams, Lakers guard Vincent is considering knee surgery and may need to miss 6-8 weeks of games. This is not very optimistic news for the Lakers, because when Vincent was signed, fans were full of expectations, hoping that the small guard who helped the Heat break into the playoffs and eventually reach the Finals last season could show his strength for the Lakers and provide strong support for the team's outside strength. However, as the season progressed, it became clear that things were not as originally expected. Vincent has only played in five games on and off, averaging 25 minutes per gameIn 4 minutes, the shooting percentage was just 375% and 118%, averaging 5 points per game4 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists and 12 steals, such a performance is obviously not satisfactory.
Looking at his performances in the past few games, Vincent has not only been a target for opponents on the defensive end, but he has also been ineffective and ineffective on the offensive end. Now he has to wait a long time to return to the pitch due to injury, his second absence of the season, and is reminiscent of Nunn before him, who has been in the same form as Vincent. Nunn was not only frequently injured but also had a negative contribution to the team on the pitch, which led fans to jokingly call him a "fraudster", and now there is another Vincent. A player who has signed a contract of up to $33 million can only contribute 54 points, 11 three-point shooting8%, what kind of performance is that?Meanwhile, Vincent, who was sidelined due to injury, also received a $500,000 salary during the mid-season tournament.
Is it just a coincidence that Nunn and Vincent were both signed from the Heat?The same happened to the two. They were both small guards who had excelled with the Heat the previous season, especially for three-point shooting, but once they joined the Lakers, things were very different. Many fans ridiculed and suggested that the Lakers have a "national anti-fraud app". For the time being, Vincent could be one of the Lakers' most failed signings this offseason. And Reddish and Prince have both provided fans with enough stats to prove themselves, and they are also Lakers starters who have gained the full trust of their coaches.
At this moment, what Lakers fans hope most is that Vincent can recover as soon as possible, return to the team, and really show his strength, because the Lakers are eager to challenge for higher honors, and everyone should contribute, and not just rely on James and Davis.