After not having a pick in the first round on Wednesday, the Lakers flip from No. 55 to No. 45 on Thursday before trading up once more to land the explosive, 6-foot-6 wing.

The Lakers helped address a need to increase their athleticism at the wing by acquiring Arkansas' Adou Thiero, the No. 36 overall pick of the NBA draft.

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.