Gabe Vincent came to the Los Angeles Lakers with expectations. Not superstar-level expectations, but enough to believe he would at least be a solid, reliable piece in the backcourt. So far, it clearly has not worked out that way.
He has not played well. He has not shot the ball well. At this point, the version of Vincent who had the freedom to create and play with rhythm with the Miami Heat is gone. That role doesn’t exist on this roster.
With LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves running most of the offense, there is no real room for Vincent to be a ball-dominant guard.