Lakers Media Day, rookie Adu Tiero attended the interview.

Adu revealed that his knee has not fully recovered and there is some swelling, and he has not obtained permission to attend the training camp.

Then, ESPN Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin reported that Thiero's recovery is in line with the team's schedule, one week before the team's expected recovery time.

In the 2024-25 season, Thiero played 27 games for the University of Arkansas, averaging 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.7 blocks and 1.7 turnovers, with a shooting percentage of 54.5%, a three-point shooting percentage of 25.6%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 68.6%.