Thiero’s Return and Pelinka’s Bold Move…
The Lakers felt emptier after losing Dorian Finney-Smith, kind of like a pizza without cheese, so they signed Jake LaRavia and Marcus Smart. They also snagged Adou Thiero from Arkansas in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. This rookie, faster than a caffeinated squirrel, didn’t get to show his stuff during Summer League due to a knee injury but is on track to join the gang for training camp. Dan Woike said Thiero is at the facility, ready to leap into action like a kangaroo in sneakers.
Rob Pelinka revealed they traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft because they had first-round dreams for Thiero. With scouts thinking he’s as good as having a secret extra slice of cake hidden in the fridge, Pelinka made bold moves to snag Thiero early. If he shines in preseason, he might crack JJ Redick’s rotation and be the wing hero the Lakers need, like a basketball Superman swooping in to save the day. Ready or not, the Lakers expect Thiero to dive into training camp and prove he’s NBA-ready!
