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Shot maker you can put next to Luka Ace Bailey. Look at his game before you comment and say Austin Reaves is better.

Austin has developed into a great player.

But Ace Bailey is a “6-10” wing who shoots the crap outa the ball. Another Paul George.

and that’s the same kid Paul George I saw outa Fresno state.

everything Reaves can’t do this kid can do. He’ll make all star teams.

he just doesn’t want to go to Utah.

since Ace was 15 he was debated to go 1-2 with Cooper Flagg only went to Rutgers cause he wanted to stay home close to home Jersey and play with his boy Dylan Harper Jr.

 

Adou is a high flyer, big time athlete. He had some knee problems , but he's still young. Not a bad pickup.

 

We'll see how it plays out, but Ainge might have drafted him in order to trade him in the first place. Weird move, unless he's eyeing someone already on a roster Bailey wants to go.

 

Man I wanted Kalk that guy could’ve stepped right in. Unfortunate that it was Charlotte that had that pick lol. If we are gonna get a wing can’t complain about Adou though. Gotta trade for a big now.

 

PHX going crazy

 

I'd trade Knecht and a future FRP for him. He can ball, he's a bit full of himself, but has skills.

 

I liked Broome, but Adou can ball. If he didn't have the knee situation he was 1st rd caliber, the athleticism is off the charts. That's a Max replacement pickup.

 

Why didn’t way take Raneou fellas from Stanford big 3 Center pick and pop. Looked pretty skilled to me. 20-10. Why didn’t they take him? Don’t we need the Center??? I just wanted some reasoning guys. The guy looks pretty good to me.

 

What kind of and how bad the problems? One knee or both?

 

Ace Bailey isn't going to play in Utah because there's life literally stops at 9 in the evening and he can't even buy a beer,but he's still 18 ,it should not be matter to him.compare him to Kobe it's too premature

 

Hyper extension, I pretty sure that it wasn't an ACL.

Strengths: Thiero is perhaps the most explosive player in this draft, an event creator defensively who is a significant mismatch attacking in a straight line and the open court, drawing fouls in bunches and finishing in highlight-reel fashion.

Weaknesses: Somewhat stuck between forward positions, Thiero is a work in progress with his skill level, feel for the game and defensive engagement. He struggled to make shots consistently and missed most of the predraft process with a lingering knee issue.

The verdict: Thiero showed significant progress as a junior, but will have to make strides with his shooting and overall consistency to play a role at the NBA level. His defensive upside is apparent given his physical tools, and his trajectory over his three collegiate seasons makes him an interesting developmental swing. -- Jonathan Givony

Post-Draft Analysis
The Timberwolves traded back to this slot earlier in the draft, moving off No. 31 to obtain future second-rounders. They then traded it to the Lakers, per ESPN's Shams Charania, with L.A. making another move up the board from No. 45, sending that pick and cash to Minnesota to grab him. Thiero is one of the draft's best athletes and most electric defensive playmakers but saw his value slip after sitting out a large chunk of the season because of a knee injury that also limited him some during the predraft process. If he can return to full health, he's an intriguing project for the Lakers to develop. -- Jeremy Woo

 

Ace Bailey is a typical AAU kid.

 

A guys who’s been in Salt Lake City Utah. The players like Sal Lake City. The Ladies look real nice over there.

 

Good that not AARP lol

 

So of course the kid we drafted is represented by Klutch and Rich Paul.

 

Rich is still helping Rob out. Assistant GM..shadow one of course. Or maybe it's LeGm

 

Damn Rogdmonovic mom is hot.

 

i could see someone like anunoby being thiero's ceiling

 

Lol
Chat GPT still have AD in roster

The NBA has shifted toward positionless basketball and floor spacing, valuing bigs who can shoot, switch on defense, and pass.

The Lakers may prioritize versatile wings or guards who fit better alongside stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

2. Already Have Anthony Davis
Anthony Davis, although he prefers to play power forward, often plays center in crunch time. The front office may not feel urgency to draft another big to clog the paint.

When healthy, Davis is one of the most versatile bigs in the league—shot-blocking, rebounding, and scoring.


If you'd like, I can look up the latest news or mock drafts to see if the Lakers are targeting any bigs this year.

 

great call!!!!!!! Man.

in my Tom Cruise voice. Show me the money!!!!!!! Show me the money!!!!!!!