I like it. Gabe is our best POA screen navigator so it makes sense to start him if our base coverage is drop. Hopefully his shot stays ready
Jfc not another 3 guard lineup
So when bron comes back gabe ar luka bron ayton?
Gabe from the shadows
This is the best move. Gabe isn’t better than Vando defensively but is an actual scoring threat. His minutes need to be staggered though. We need him to run the point when Reaves and Luka sit
Surprising but Gabe earned it.
JJ said he wanted a lineup that didn’t take too much off the table.
Smart was too injured to earn a spot and build chemistry. Vando is more one way than two way.
Gabe has the best combo of defense and shooting while being the most vocal communicator on defense.
kangs not staring Former mvp Russel Honda Westbrook?!
Ngl Gabe has earned it this preseason. He’s been moving different
Gabe starting is shocking but not unwelcome
Dont like it. Hypothetically they play T wolves, who guards Ant?
GO GO GABE!
Very interesting surprise but I see the logic with wanting a POA defender/screen navigator next to Luka and Austin
If we get 2023 Gabe from this, I’m cool with it.
I’m cool with it. I personally think about positions based on who they defend and Luka does/should not defend opposing guards so Marcus initially made the most sense to me to be the 5th starter. But we didn’t see enough of him in the preseason so Gabe sliding in that guard spot isn’t all that surprising. Hope he kicks his defense up a notch though.
Uh oh. JT Orr reffing?
That’s surprising.
We were all thinking Vando or Smart.
I like this because Gabe is our best POA option and is much more playable offensively than Smart or Vando. He’s a vastly better shooter than the other two.
He’s also a considerably better ball handler than Smart or Vando, which helps to alleviate the pressure of that role from Luka and Reaves.
My immediate knee jerk reaction that I should probably hold off on is yikes, that’s not a lot of size.
My thinking was at least if Ayton isn’t a defensive monstrosity like AD, the Lakers could have larger forwards to give support.
If the team is going to be as switch heavy as I think we are, I can’t see how Gabe will help when the other team just sets a pick and gets the matchup they want. If we’re going to be switch heavy, there should be more size.
But hey, this is why JJ gets paid millions. I hope the Lakers prove me wrong tonight.
Sigh….
I see the vision tbh
hes trolling. three guard lineup lmao
hopefully vando start for our regular season games while Lebron was out
Not sold on this lineup. Hope we don’t struggle defensively.
I’ve been telling people I think Gabe Vincent should start if LeBron is out because he can defend guards the best on the team. I had him over Smart just because we don’t know about Smart’s health.
Schroeder’s a King???? He really be passed around to every team lmao
Where is game thread?, common.
Nah
I mean this is the best we got lol
I called it lol. As I reasoned, Smart is better as playmaker and leader of 2nd unit
Gabe is perfect next to Doncic
if it wasn’t obvious by now JJ likes 3pt shooting lol
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surprising
Genuine curve ball
Should be Vando. No defense lineup
Welcome back Darvin ham
I like it. Gabe is our best POA screen navigator so it makes sense to start him if our base coverage is drop. Hopefully his shot stays ready
Jfc not another 3 guard lineup
So when bron comes back gabe ar luka bron ayton?
Gabe from the shadows
This is the best move. Gabe isn’t better than Vando defensively but is an actual scoring threat. His minutes need to be staggered though. We need him to run the point when Reaves and Luka sit
Surprising but Gabe earned it.
JJ said he wanted a lineup that didn’t take too much off the table.
Smart was too injured to earn a spot and build chemistry. Vando is more one way than two way.
Gabe has the best combo of defense and shooting while being the most vocal communicator on defense.
kangs not staring Former mvp Russel Honda Westbrook?!
Ngl Gabe has earned it this preseason. He’s been moving different
Gabe starting is shocking but not unwelcome
Dont like it. Hypothetically they play T wolves, who guards Ant?
GO GO GABE!
Very interesting surprise but I see the logic with wanting a POA defender/screen navigator next to Luka and Austin
If we get 2023 Gabe from this, I’m cool with it.
I’m cool with it. I personally think about positions based on who they defend and Luka does/should not defend opposing guards so Marcus initially made the most sense to me to be the 5th starter. But we didn’t see enough of him in the preseason so Gabe sliding in that guard spot isn’t all that surprising. Hope he kicks his defense up a notch though.
Uh oh. JT Orr reffing?
That’s surprising.
We were all thinking Vando or Smart.
I like this because Gabe is our best POA option and is much more playable offensively than Smart or Vando. He’s a vastly better shooter than the other two.
He’s also a considerably better ball handler than Smart or Vando, which helps to alleviate the pressure of that role from Luka and Reaves.
My immediate knee jerk reaction that I should probably hold off on is yikes, that’s not a lot of size.
My thinking was at least if Ayton isn’t a defensive monstrosity like AD, the Lakers could have larger forwards to give support.
If the team is going to be as switch heavy as I think we are, I can’t see how Gabe will help when the other team just sets a pick and gets the matchup they want. If we’re going to be switch heavy, there should be more size.
But hey, this is why JJ gets paid millions. I hope the Lakers prove me wrong tonight.
Sigh….
I see the vision tbh
hes trolling. three guard lineup lmao
hopefully vando start for our regular season games while Lebron was out
Not sold on this lineup. Hope we don’t struggle defensively.
I’ve been telling people I think Gabe Vincent should start if LeBron is out because he can defend guards the best on the team. I had him over Smart just because we don’t know about Smart’s health.
Schroeder’s a King???? He really be passed around to every team lmao
Where is game thread?, common.
Nah
I mean this is the best we got lol
I called it lol. As I reasoned, Smart is better as playmaker and leader of 2nd unit
Gabe is perfect next to Doncic
if it wasn’t obvious by now JJ likes 3pt shooting lol