Gabe Vincent has been an absolute enigma for the Los Angeles Lakers ever since he arrived on a three-year, $33 million deal in the 2023 free agency period. That much has not changed, and it serves as a constant reminder of why the Miami Heat felt comfortable letting him go.
Vincent entered the free agent mark in 2023 with his stock at an all-time high. The Heat enjoyed an improbable run to the NBA Finals with him as the starting point guard during the postseason run that led up to that offseason. It was one of the best stretches of the veteran guard's career.