Vincent’s Health and Performance in 2024-25…
Gabe Vincent joined the Los Angeles Lakers with high hopes after playing in the 2023 NBA Finals with the Miami Heat. Unfortunately, his first L.A. season was one for the history books—if the book was titled ‘Invisible Seasons.’ Injuries limited him to just 11 games that year due to a knee issue. Hopes were high for the 2024-25 season, and it seemed Vincent was back, playing 72 games and becoming crucial in the later part of the year. Coach JJ Redick sang his praises like a loyal member of Vincent’s fan club when he showed off his defensive skills and 3-point shooting. However, Vincent played a game of ‘Guess My Performance’ with hot and cold spells, making fans feel like they were at a weather forecaster’s convention.
As the season stats rolled in, Vincent clocked in averaging 6.4 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists, shooting 40% from the field. His postseason was colder than a snowman’s handshake, as he averaged just 2.8 points in the Lakers’ first-round loss. Highlight of the year? His dynamic game against the New York Knicks on March 6, where he went superhero mode, hitting clutch 3-pointers in the final moments. With a crowded lineup ahead, Vincent’s future with the Lakers is as unclear as a TV remote in a messy living room. The team tried trading him, but he was about as popular as a diet cola at a pizza party, leaving hopes for his growth this season.
