Adou Thiero is officially an NBA rookie after being picked by Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft at No. 36 overall. Here is what Adou Thiero brings to Lakers based on our observations from his tenures at Kentucky and Arkansas.

The Los Angeles Lakers make yet another trade from No. 45 to No. 36 and select Arkansas wing Adou Thiero. Lakers select get Arkansas' Adou Thiero at No. 36. Lakers get this athletic win by doing a trade with Nets to move into the 36th spot.

After trading up twice, the Lakers selected Adou Thiero at No. 36, potentially getting the steal of the 2025 NBA Draft.