On April 9, Beijing time, the Lakers officially announced the official transfer of Gabriel, the official statement: congratulations to the two-way contract player Gabriel signed a formal contract with the team; he may continue to stay in the Lakers next season, sign a new 2-year contract, the Lakers have a team option.
Previously, the Lakers have cut Ariza, thus freeing up a lineup place, and signed an official NBA contract with Gabriel; this season, Gabriel has played 17 games for the Lakers, including 4 starts, averaging 14.6 minutes per game, 5.7 points and 3.8 rebounds, shooting 48% from the field and 24% from three-point range, and the lakers' best game of their career is against the Raptors on March 19, Gabriel's first start, He had 17 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block on 7-of-8 shooting in the 25 minutes.
Gabriel and the Lakers signed a new 2-year contract, and the Lakers have team options for the 2022-23 season.
The Lakers have 2 games left this season, Gabriel is expected to continue to perform himself, congratulations on his conversion, the future is expected to continue to help James to attack the championship; the lakers are currently 31 wins and 49 losses ranked eleventh in the West, is suffering 8 consecutive losses, today's home farewell game against the Thunder, this is a good opportunity for them to end the losing streak.
So far in his career, Gabriel has played for the Kings, Trail Blazers, Pelicans, Nets, Clippers and Lakers in four years of his career, averaging 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 75 games.