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The Lakers appear to be really high on Adou Thiero

Injuries not only robbed Adou Thiero of his rookie season, but also the Lakers of getting a chance to really integrate him into their team. As a team that lacked athleticism on the wing last season, Thiero was the ready-made…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 10:07 PM
The Lakers appear to be really high on Adou Thiero
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Lakers remain very high on second-year wing Adou Thiero heading into the new season.
  • Dan Woike reported that belief in Thiero lessened the Lakers' disappointment over missing out on Jonathan Kuminga.
  • Thiero missed most of his rookie season due to lingering knee issues and rehab in the G League.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers retain significant belief in second-year wing Adou Thiero entering the upcoming season. According to reporting from Dan Woike of The Athletic on "The Zach Lowe Show," the franchise views Thiero as a ceiling raiser whose athletic potential softened the disappointment of missing out on Jonathan Kuminga during the offseason.

Injuries heavily limited Thiero throughout his rookie campaign and pushed him down draft boards previously, but he has remained healthy throughout the preseason. Jacob Rude of Silver Screen and Roll notes that Thiero's unique athleticism and strong preseason play position him for an impactful role in the Lakers' rotation.

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