Yahoo Sports· 2h ago· 1 min read
The 2026 Summer League revealed many promising characteristics about the youngest members of the Los Angeles Lakers. Among some standout players, Adou Thiero was finally able to show why he was drafted after a one-year stint with the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Thiero’s Athleticism Fills a Gap the Lakers Desperately Need Across five games in Las Vegas, he averaged 15.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.0 steals. There’s a lot of promising film to unpack, and it starts with his ability to score in transition.
OH MY, ADOU THIERO
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— NBA (@NBA) July 19, 2026
The Lakers were plagued by a lack of athleticism on the fast break last season, finishing the season ranked 16th in fast-break points.
Even though he is only a sophomore, Thiero has the potential to become the best transition scorer on the team. Standing at…
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