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…
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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