Lakers forward Adou Thiero, who was one of the preseason’s most exciting players, is briefly shut down due to effusion in his left knee, the same knee that sidelined him at the start of his rookie campaign. This is a major bummer, especially after he looked like he was genuinely blossoming into a 3-and-D player with the potential to grab real rotation minutes once the season kicked off. It feels like this common foe from his past has just brought him to a halt, and fans have every right to be frustrated.
A Familiar Foe Returns
Thiero missed the final two preseason contests, with head coach JJ Redick initially just calling it “maintenance.” But the injury report before the Lakers’ game against the Warriors spilled the beans: Thiero was dealing with effusion, which is just swelling or fluid, in that problematic left knee. Redick confirmed the swelling, stating they will “definitely something we’ll have to continue to monitor.” That’s not the news anyone wanted to hear.
Day-to-Day: Hope or Habit?
Redick offered some slivers of optimism, saying Thiero would be “shut down for a couple of days and then he’ll ramp back up.” He’s still considered “day-to-day.” Look, “days, not weeks” sounds better, and “day-to-day” is usually good, but when you’ve got a player like Thiero with a history of knee issues, and now they’re recurring, it changes the vibe. The team’s gonna have to keep a close eye on this, probably for a long time, at least early in his career. We’re all crossing our fingers this is just a small speed bump and he can get back out there and build on that strong preseason for a big sophomore campaign.
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Originally reported by Silver Screen and Roll.
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