Adou Thiero Credits Matisse Thybulle for Defensive Growth

Los Angeles Lakers second-year wing Adou Thiero credited veteran Matisse Thybulle with helping him improve his defensive fundamentals, including picking spots to be aggressive and containing ball-handlers. Thiero has flashed significant defensive upside this preseason, tallying four steals and two blocks across 55 minutes, including standout plays against Sacramento. The Lakers are emphasizing a disruptive, full-court pressure scheme to start the year.