While there’s been plenty of discussion about many Lakers players so far this preseason, one player who has not had much discussion about him has been Adou Thiero.
The team’s lone rookie has been limited during the preseason due to injury. Even still, he’s left quite an impression on the team and coaching staff. After practice on Saturday, head coach JJ Redick spoke about Thiero and his “insane” athleticism.
Even while still not being fully cleared, Thiero has been seen in the background of the action throughout the preseason, whether that’s been shooting jumpers after practice or being mentioned by teammates. During a recent podcast for “The Young Man and the Three,“ Reaves mentioned playing pick-up with Thiero, so he’s not doing nothing right now.
However, it doesn’t sound like there’