In just 19 minutes against the Warriors, Gabe Vincent poured in a team-high 16 points and 5 assists, keeping the Lakers competitive in a 111-103 loss on October 5th. It was the kind of performance that makes coaches take notice, and JJ Redick didn’t hold back. “Gabe and I have talked about it a ton,” Redick said about Vincent handling his shift from Miami to LA.

“Whether he likes a role, doesn’t like a role, you’re going to get the same version of him every single day. Tonight was an example.” Redick highlighted Vincent’s natural urgency, his way of chasing action off the pick-and-roll. That energy, while it is nice to watch, yes, is also something the Lakers will lean on moving forward. The challenge, of course, is adapting.

Vincent went from being a primary ball-handler in Miami

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