Lakers rookie Thiero: Underrated potential "Beast", about to roar NBA

On July 30, famous coach Calipari praised Lakers rookie Thiero in an interview, firmly believed that this disciple was fully prepared for the NBA and could make up for the losses caused by Dorian Finney Smith's departure.

Calipari explained the league's strict requirements for players today with his deep understanding of the NBA arena: "If you pay attention to the NBA now and these playoffs, you will know that only real men are needed here, and the NBA does not welcome 'boys'." He pointed out that in the fierce NBA games, players need to have strong physical confrontation ability, and they must be able to still complete rebounds, layups and other actions when pulled, pinched, and hit, otherwise it will be difficult to gain a foothold. In his eyes, Thiero is a player with this trait. "Tiero can play in this level of game. He can do it physically and athletic."

Not only in the interview, Calipari also shared his pride for Thiero on social media: "Tiero grew from a ninth grade student to an NBA player, and I am extremely proud of his progress. It is an incredible journey." He emphasized that Thiero's pick does not represent his true strength. "No matter which pick he was selected, he is definitely the kind of player who will make the team sigh 'How could he be selected in that pick? It's simply a bargain'."

The Lakers ranked 36th in this year's draft After picking Thiero at the pick, he quickly signed a three-year contract worth nearly $6 million. Lakers’ basketball operations president Pelinka also highly recognizes Thiero’s talent. “The team’s scouting department believes that Thiero has the talent of a first-round rookie. Look at the 2025 playoffs, the intensity of the confrontation in the game is much stronger now. Therefore, it is awesome to get a talented young man like Thiero. He is a 'beast'.”

Tiero can be praised by famous coach Calipari and favored by the Lakers’ management. He must have put in countless sweats along the way from the ninth grade to constantly polish his ball skills and body. Now, he is about to enter the highly competitive NBA arena, and his physical fitness and athleticism will become a powerful weapon. In a giant team like the Lakers, although Dorian Finney Smith's departure has caused some losses, Thiero is expected to fill the vacancy with his own strength and inject new vitality into the team.

For the Lakers, choosing Thiero may be a very conscientious "limited". In the new season, this rookie, who is regarded as a "beast", will face his challenges and opportunities on the Staples Center. Can he quickly adapt to the high-intensity confrontation in the NBA and play impressive performances under the expectations of Calipari and Pelinka? This is not only the focus of Lakers fans, but also the suspense that the entire basketball world will wait and see. Let us look forward to Thiero's wonderful blooms in the NBA field and witness the rise of this potential star. 【Follow me! Learn about the latest and most reliable basketball news】