Gabriel Nnamdi Vincent is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers. After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, he embarked on a journeyman career playing overseas and in the NBA G League before getting his opportunity with the Miami Heat.
Vincent signed a two-way contract with the Heat in January 2020 after impressive stints with the Stockton Kings in the G League. The 2019-20 season was the first season for Vincent, and he played 9 matches for the team. The Heat reached the NBA Finals after six seasons but lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. In the next three years, Vincent was a regular player for the Heat, playing 195 games.
In the 2021-22 season, he played 68 games for the Heat and averaged 8.7 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. He followed up his breakout season with another solid campaign in 2022-23. In 68 games, he averaged 9.4 points, 2.5 assists, and 2.1 rebounds while improving his 3-point shooting to 38.7%.
After four seasons in Miami, Vincent signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in July 2022. Now 27 years old, he has gone from an undrafted unknown to a valued role player on a championship contender. His journey embodies the underdog spirit as he continues to prove he belongs in the NBA. This 2023-24 season will be a crucial one for Vincent to see how he, along with LeBron James and Anthony Davis, lead the Lakers to the postseason.
Gabe Vincent College
Gabe Vincent played 4 years of college basketball at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2014-2018 before making it to the NBA . He appeared in 113 games for the UC Santa Barbara Gauchos, putting up an average of 12.8 points per game over his collegiate career.
Vincent averaged over 33 minutes per game during his senior season in 2017-2018. He led the team in scoring with 18.3 points per game and earned All-Big West Second Team honors. His athleticism and scoring ability started garnering attention from NBA scouts.
Gabe Vincent's high school
Before becoming a standout at the University of California, Santa Barbara, Vincent starred at St. Mary's High School in his hometown of Stockton, California.
His scoring and all-around play led St. Mary's to a dominating 27-2 overall record in his final prep season. They won their league title and Vincent earned All-League honors. Vincent formed a lethal scoring duo with teammate Damari Milstead, who also went on to play college basketball.
Vincent's success at St. Mary's put him on the radar of college programs across the country. He chose to stay in-state and play for UC Santa Barbara, where he continued to thrive.
FAQs
A. Born on June 14, 1996, Gabe Vincent is 27 years old as of November, 2023.
A. Gabe Vincent’s ethnicity is Nigerian-Connecticut.
A. Franklyn Vincent and Cynthia Vincent are the parents of Gabe Vincent.
A. The net worth of Gabe Vincent is around $8 million.
