Lakers Draft News and Bold Comparisons…
In an unexpected move that surprised literally everyone except my goldfish, the Los Angeles Lakers jumped from the 55th to 36th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to nab Adou Thiero, an Arkansas forward who might just leap over tall buildings in a single bound. With his 6’8″ and 220-pound build, Thiero snags the label of top-tier athlete and defender. A bit like comparing a compact car to an overzealous racecar, the Lakers see Thiero’s potential shooting-skills tuning up to rival his robust defensive presence—landing him comparisons to New York Knicks’ own OG Anunoby.
President Rob Pelinka enthusiastically said, “OG is a phenomenal player,” suggesting Thiero possesses attributes akin to playing basketball against a bunch of nimble cats. With evident excitement, Pelinka highlighted Thiero’s potential to be an elite defender and a developing shooter despite his current airball tendencies. Lakers coach JJ Redick even hosted Thiero to strengthen his burger-flipping skills at lunch, indicating brighter prospects for this young player both on and off the court. With such thrills ahead, Thiero is willing to follow coach Redick’s every command unless it involves dodging dodgeballs!
