So what about the second round pick? Average of 15+6+2, perfectly in line with the team s system, or the team s hope

For Lakers fans, the performance this season is undoubtedly quite disappointing. Although the team gradually adjusted during the regular season and finally entered the playoffs with the third place in the West, due to the weak inside line, the team seemed to have no power to fight back in the series against the Timberwolves. In the end, they were eliminated with a total score of 4:1 and quickly bid farewell to the journey of this season. For the Lakers, the next task is to try their best to strengthen the lineup in the summer, especially when the inside is weak. If you cannot make any breakthroughs in the transfer market, you may repeat the same mistake next season and may also trigger dissatisfaction from star Luka Doncic. At that time, the Lakers are likely to encounter an embarrassing situation of "bamboo basket to water".

However, so far, the Lakers have not made any obvious roster reinforcement measures. And in the recently concluded draft, they only selected a 21-year-old rookie through the second round draft pick, which also disappointed the fans. Although this young player named Adu Tierro no longer has much potential, it should not be underestimated that although he is a second-round draft pick, Thierro has many potential advantages, especially his characteristics are very consistent with the needs of the Lakers and may become a key member of the team in the future. Next, let's take a deeper understanding of Thierro's specific characteristics and see why the Lakers are willing to improve their draft pick through trades and finally chose him.

1. Excellent physical fitness, fully meeting the needs of the Lakers

First, let's take a look at Thierro's physical talent. The University of Arkansas striker participated in this year's joint trials and physical tests and showed impressive physical fitness. His bare feet are 1.99 meters tall, and he reaches 2.03 meters after wearing shoes, and weighs 100 kilograms. In the context of today's small ball era, such height and weight allow him to flexibly switch between the 3rd and 4th positions. What's even better is that his wingspan reaches 2.13 meters, which provides him with a natural advantage and is also an important reason why he can gain a foothold in the NCAA arena. While both height and weight are at the edge, his wingspan has helped him make outstanding contributions on the defensive end. In addition, Thierro's explosive power, speed, bounce and bounce speed are all medium and upper-level, especially in continuous jumps. His abilities are eye-catching. Whether on the offensive or defensive end, he can gain the lead in rebounding competition. Therefore, from the perspective of physical fitness, Thierro fully meets the Lakers' requirements for players. It is worth mentioning that one of the templates for Thierro’s draft given by scouts is Vanderbilt, who is currently playing for the Lakers, which also indirectly confirms the reason why the Lakers are interested in Thierro.

2. The offensive end has potential, but there are fatal shortcomings

Let's look at Thierro's offensive ability. In high school, he had comprehensive statistics performances of 23.3 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 3.9 steals and 2.3 blocks in a single season. Although he did not receive enough attention after entering the University of Kentucky, Thierro quickly became the team's core player after transferring to the University of Arkansas. Last season, he averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of up to 54.5%. Thierro has very distinctive offensive characteristics. He is good at scoring quickly through offense and defense conversions, and shows strong impact in ball-holding offense. With his outstanding physical fitness, he has the advantage in one-on-one confrontation. At the same time, he is also a very smart off-ball player, who can often grasp the loopholes in the opponent's defense line and complete empty cuts. For today's Lakers, what the team needs most are those role players who do not rely on the ball, and Thierro is meeting this demand. However, his offensive shortcomings are also very obvious - the stability of mid-range shots is poor. His three-point shooting percentage last season was only 25.6% and his free throw shooting percentage was only 68.6%. These data obviously cannot be reassuring. Therefore, whether he can improve his three-point shooting ability will directly determine his career direction in the NBA.

3. Excellent talent on the defensive end and can provide guarantee for the NBA's foothold

Finally, let's talk about Thierro's defensive ability. In fact, the reason why Thierro was selected by the Lakers in the second round was that in addition to his physical talent, what attracted the team the most was his defensive performance. He has always been known for his proactive defensive style, and with his outstanding wingspan and lateral movement speed not to lose to the defender, he can always effectively limit the scoring opportunities of the opponents. Scouts specifically mentioned in his draft report that Thiero has a very strong fighting spirit and spiritual strength. As the top stage of global basketball, the NBA has gathered a large number of talented players, but not everyone can realize their potential, and a large part of this is due to lack of mental power. Thierro's ability to maintain strong mental power is due to his coming from a basketball family - his mother, Mariam Thierro, was a WNBA player. When he was a child, he often practiced football with his parents, and even after the team training, he had to receive his parents' "devil training". The training during this period not only improved Thierro's football skills, but also tempered his psychological quality. Therefore, as long as he can maintain his college level of defense and improve his three-point shooting, he has a full chance to gain a foothold in the NBA and become the Lakers' future defensive core.

Through these analyses, we can see that although Thierro has some obvious shortcomings, his talent, characteristics and mental strength undoubtedly make him a rookie worthy of training for the Lakers. If he can solve his offensive shortcomings and further develop his excellent defensive potential, he will likely become an important member of the Lakers' future.