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Adou Thiero’s focus on his decision-making, patience is paying off early in preseason

Los Angeles Lakers forward Adou Thiero has shown early signs of significant progress in his preseason appearances, demonstrating improved decision-making and patience in his offensive approach. Through two games, Thiero has connected on 4 of 5 shots inside the arc while contributing four assists in a recent victory over the Sacramento Kings, a marked contrast to his more impulsive play from last season.

Head coach J.J. Redick has praised Thiero’s ability to operate off two feet in traffic, a skill that has helped him avoid turnovers while still leveraging his elite athleticism.

Redick noted that Thiero’s growth stems from a focus on refining his game after recovering from multiple injuries during the 2025-26 campaign, allowing him to develop consistency in practice and in-game situations. The 2026-27 preseason continues to be Thiero’s proving ground, with his next opportunity to build on this momentum coming Thursday in a home matchup against the Kings at 7:30 p.m.

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