After agreeing to a trade with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Arkansas basketball's Adou Thiero in the NBA Draft.

Thiero is one of the most athletic players in this year's draft class and is an outstanding finisher who attacks the basket strongly. He is a poor outside shooter and needs to refine his defense, but he could have the potential to become a legitimate rotation player or even a starter down the road.

Rob Pelinka said the Los Angeles Lakers front office had a first-round draft grade on their no. 36 pick Adou Thiero of Arkansas.