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D’Angelo Russell comments on possibly playing alongside Gabe Vincent

Lakers starting guard D’Angelo Russell says he can play alongside Gabe Vincent should the two share the court together this season.

D’Angelo Russell may be the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting point guard this season, but he will have a very capable guard behind him.

Gabe Vincent, a tenacious defender who seems to play taller than his listed height of 6-foot-2, will be Russell’s main backup. He could be slated to play some significant minutes as this season unfolds. In fact, head coach Darvin Ham could elect to use lineups with both Russell and Vincent in the backcourt together.

Vincent had no problem with Russell being named the starter over him. Now Russell has returned the favor by saying he could play alongside the former Miami Heat guard (h/t Lakers Daily).

Vincent, who played his college ball nearby at the University of California, Santa Barbara, played a key role in the Heat’s Cinderella run to the NBA Finals last season. The big key for him will be improving his 3-point shooting — although he shot 37.8% from downtown in the playoffs, he was at just 33.4% in the regular season last year.

Gabe Vincent comments on D’Angelo Russell being the Lakers’ starting point guard

After Lakers head coach named D’Angelo Russell his starting point guard, Gabe Vincent gave his thoughts on the move.

There was a presumption following free agency that D’Angelo Russell would continue to be the starting point guard for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, whispers arose that perhaps newcomer Gabe Vincent could steal the role.

Vincent was a key reason the Miami Heat made a Cinderella run to the NBA Finals last season. Although he shot just 33.4% from 3-point range during the regular season, he hit 37.8% from that distance in 22 playoff games. He is known as a tenacious defender who has the ability to scale up and guard somewhat bigger opponents.

However, Lakers head coach Darvin Ham confirmed on Thursday that Russell will start at point guard. Vincent doesn’t seem to mind, based on a comment he made (h/t Lakers Daily).

Via Sportskeeda:

“That’s something for D Ham to worry about,” Vincent told Sportskeeda. “I’m not the coach. I don’t set lineups. I just go out there and do my job. I’ll do whatever I can to help this team win games.”

Depending on what transpires, perhaps Vincent will have the opportunity to earn the right to be on the floor in crunch time. Regardless, he projects as a key part of whatever success Los Angeles had this coming season.

Lakers 3 goals: Gabe Vincent needs to provide floor spacing

Here are three goals for Gabe Vincent to work on in the coming season.

Earlier this summer, the Los Angeles Lakers added Gabe Vincent to their roster on a three-year $33 million deal. Vincent is coming off an NBA Finals run with the Miami Heat, where he enjoyed a breakout run, flashing upside as a starting guard and three-point sniper.

In the latest edition of LeBron Wire’s “three things” series, we will look at some areas that Vincent may wish to improve heading into the season or throughout the year. The Lakers have been busy building a championship-caliber roster this summer, and Vincent projects to be an important part of the puzzle.

Vincent has spent the first four years of his NBA career playing under Erik Spoelstra, so he may need time to adapt to a new system and his new teammates. Nevertheless, the versatile guard could thrive alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the coming months.

Here are three things Vincent could look to implement during his debut season with the Lakers:

Projected starting lineup and rotation for the Lakers after signing Christian Wood

Gabe Vincent has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly signed veteran big man Christian Wood to a two-year deal with a player option, per ESPN.

He agreed to a two-year deal worth $5.7 million with a player option in the second year. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the signing “likely means Anthony Davis will be required to play fewer minutes at center” this season.

Meanwhile, earlier this season, Gabe Vincent also agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Vincent is a 6-foot-2, 27-year-old guard who was an essential piece for the Miami Heat during their run to win the Eastern Conference in 2022-23. He started all 22 games that he played for Miami played during the postseason.

The former undrafted free agent is a very smart pickup because the Lakers had the second-fewest 3-pointers made per game (10.8) among all teams in the Western Conference.

Only three players in the league (Jamal Murray, Stephen Curry and Jayson Tatum) connected on more 3-pointers than Vincent (51) during the playoffs.

The Lakers added veteran forward Taurean Prince, 23-year-old wing Cam Reddish and big man Jaxson Hayes during free agency as well. Additionally, Los Angeles also brought back Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D’Angelo Russell.

Here is what the rotation will likely look like for the Lakers with everyone in the mix:

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Prominent pundit praises two of the Lakers’ new additions

Bally Sports’ Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson loves two of the Lakers’ free agent signings this summer.

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In a span of just a handful of months, the Los Angeles Lakers went from stuck in the mud of mediocrity to legitimate championship contenders. They did so by making a couple of midseason trades that jettisoned Kendrick Nunn, a guard who was contributing very little, and the polarizing Russell Westbrook while bringing in Rui Hachimura, D’Angelo Russell and Jarred Vanderbilt.

While they re-signed Hachimura, Russell and Austin Reaves this summer, the Lakers also added a few other role players, including guard Gabe Vincent and 3-and-D wing Taurean Prince.

Brandon “Scoop B’ Robinson of Bally Sports posted a video of Prince and Vincent participating in a recent offseason workout, and he likes what he saw.

Los Angeles has lacked a viable 3-and-D wing for some time now. Prince gives them a legitimate one, while the thinking is incoming second-year guard Max Christie could develop into another.

Meanwhile, Vincent should be a nice replacement for the outgoing Dennis Schroder. He is fresh off helping the Miami Heat unexpectedly reach the NBA Finals, and his defense, grit and ability to hit some 3-point shots will make him an asset to the Purple and Gold.

Lakers summer player goals: Gabe Vincent

New Lakers guard Gabe Vincent can play a big role this coming season by improving in these three areas.

Training camp for the 2023-24 NBA season is slowly but surely approaching. While there is plenty of time before it begins, it’s time for players to ramp up their training and preparation.

That’s especially true for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are hoping to win their 18th world championship next summer. They magically remade what was a broken roster in January and February, and they are aiming for the sky rather than just trying to tread water.

A few weeks ago, Los Angeles signed guard Gabe Vincent to strengthen its backcourt. He could end up playing a big role in whatever success it has this season as long as he works on these three goals.

Gabe Vincent would prefer winning a gold medal for Nigeria than an NBA championship

While winning an NBA championship is the pinnacle for most basketball players, new Lakers guard Gabe Vincent says one thing would top that.

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The grand prize in basketball is considered by just about everyone to be an NBA championship. It’s what every player in the league that is super competitive aspires to win.

But there is also something major to be said about winning a gold medal for one’s home country, whether in the Olympic games or in the FIBA World Cup, which will take place later this summer.

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Gabe Vincent reached the championship series with the Miami Heat in June only to lose to the Denver Nuggets. While he said he’s “really looking forward to raising that Larry O’Brien Trophy,” he said winning a gold medal for Nigeria, where his father is from, would be even greater.

Via Lakers Nation:

“For me personally, I have been really looking forward to raising that Larry O’Brien Trophy. But, knowing how much it would mean to the 400 million-plus people in Nigeria, let alone the one point something billion in the continent of Africa. That’s a hard one to pass up, you know getting a gold medal, especially in this sport where you know African teams haven’t had much a footing. Not only would it be fulfilling and great in its own way, but I think legacy wise, it would stand taller, stand a little longer. So, I’m gonna reluctantly have to say gold medal with Nigeria, I think that would just be epic.ˮ

Vincent will at least get a chance at raising that Larry O’Brien Trophy with a relatively stacked Lakers roster this NBA season.

Gabe Vincent is willing to do whatever it takes for the Lakers to win

What Gabe Vincent said about his role on the Lakers this coming season should be music to their fans’ ears.

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Throughout NBA history, role players have been underappreciated, but they have been integral for teams that have won championships.

In the history of the Los Angeles Lakers, men such as Michael Cooper, A.C. Green, Rick Fox, Derek Fisher and Robert Horry didn’t get the billing of their more talented teammates, but their teams may not have won it all without them.

The current version of the Purple and Gold looks to be a legitimate championship contender, but there is a question of who will do the dirty work or step up when needed without stepping on the toes of LeBron James or Anthony Davis.

Gabe Vincent, an undrafted guard Los Angeles recently signed as a free agent, seems to be an excellent candidate based on how he helped the Miami Heat reach the 2023 NBA Finals. While on “The Old Man & The Three” podcast, he sounded like he’s willing and ready to do whatever it takes for his new team to win lots of games (h/t ClutchPoints).

Vincent, who went undrafted out of the University of California, Santa Barbara, has developed a reputation as a gritty defender and a timely 3-point shot maker. He has a chance to become an important and beloved Lakers role player, much like another former UCSB Gaucho — Brian Shaw, who won three straight world titles with L.A. in the early 2000s.

Gabe Vincent on why he signed with the Lakers

Guard Gabe Vincent opened up about why he chose to leave the Heat and sign with the Lakers.

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This past season, guard Gabe Vincent was a big reason the Miami Heat shocked the world and reached the NBA Finals.

During the regular season, they were last in the league in scoring and finished 44-38. They barely survived the play-in tournament to reach the playoffs.

Most expected the Heat to flame out early. But thanks to Vincent’s sharpshooting and outstanding defense, they upset the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, and then got past the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals.

It seemed Vincent would remain with Miami this summer. Instead, he opted to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.

While on “The Old Man & The Three” podcast, he said “business got in the way” of him remaining in Miami.

Via ClutchPoints:

“Yeah, first of all, I don’t think it was easy,” Vincent said. “Like you said, Miami was the team that gave me an opportunity. I grew while there. We had some great runs while I was there. So it wasn’t easy and I don’t think it’s any secret, I was pretty open about willing to go back and wanting to go back, and my love for the organization, I think it was pretty reciprocated.

“But when it came down to it, business got in the way, and there were certain points that the Heat could only get to and other teams were able to get to more. It just kind of made more sense at the end of the day. And business played a role but also just situations, etc. So LA was the play and we’re looking forward to the future a little bit.”

Vincent is originally from the Central Valley and played his college ball at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He admitted that was also a reason he chose the Lakers.

“It’s awesome,” Vincent continued. “I mean, at the end of the day, I’m coming back home to the West Coast. My family overall will be able to come to more games. That’s exciting. A storied franchise at the end of the day. You grew up in California. You know about the Lakers and if you know about the NBA, you know about the Lakers. So that’s exciting. …

“I went to school two hours away in Santa Barbara, so I’m very familiar with the area. It’s not like I’m moving somewhere I’ve never been before or I got to deal with snow. I’ve never dealt with snow before, so the transition I think will be a little bit easier lifestyle wise and the opportunities on the court are immense. So I’m looking forward to it.”

In addition, Vincent reportedly came to L.A. because he wanted to play for a team that can contend for the NBA championship.

Whether the 6-foot-2 veteran comes off the bench or replaces D’Angelo Russell in the starting lineup, he is set to play a key role in the success of his new team this season.

Former Heat guard Gabe Vincent comments on Boston’s evident disunity vs. Miami in 2023 East finals

“It almost seemed like to me, truthfully, they had something going on over there,” said Vincent.

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Former Miami Heat point guard Gabe Vincent recently reflected on Miami’s victory over the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals in an interview on the “Old Man and The 3” podcast and pointed out some internal issues that may have affected Boston’s performance vs. the Heat.

Vincent acknowledged the talent of the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown but sensed that something was amiss within the team.  “I obviously don’t know if they were or weren’t right internally but that was my feel I had,” he offered to host JJ Redick via MassLive’s Brian Robb. “It almost seemed like to me, truthfully, they had something going on over there.”

“Despite our gameplan, so much has to go right to win in this league and if you aren’t fully right internally, it shows in different ways,” explained the now-Los Angeles Laker.

“I think last year, they were better defensively when we lost to them in the East Finals,” he added.

“This past year, something didn’t seem as right whether it was their rotations or connectivity, whatever the case may be. I think any bit of weakness we saw, we jumped on it.”

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