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The Lakers appear to be really high on Adou Thiero

The Los Angeles Lakers are showing strong confidence in Adou Thiero as he enters his sophomore season, despite a rookie year largely derailed by injuries. Thiero, a highly athletic wing, was expected to address the team’s lack of explosiveness on that position but spent much of last season recovering from knee issues and developing in the G League.

His preseason playing time has been limited but controlled, and his health appears stable, giving the Lakers optimism about his potential impact. The team’s interest in Jonathan Kuminga this summer was reportedly tempered by their belief in Thiero’s ability to fill a similar role—an elite athlete who can stretch the floor, defend, and thrive in transition, much like a more affordable version of Aaron Gordon.

With Thiero now healthy and showing promise, the Lakers appear poised to rely on him as a key rotational piece this season, especially on a wing-heavy roster where his athleticism stands out.

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