History of Adou Thiero in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 16, 2026

Adou Thiero is an American professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Lakers, on assignment with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. Prior to turning professional, he played college basketball for both the Kentucky Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks.

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May 8, 2004: Adou Thiero Born

On May 8, 2004, Adou Thiero was born, marking the start of his life and future basketball career.

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2006: Mariam drafted by Washington Mystics

In 2006, Adou Thiero's mother, Mariam, was selected in the WNBA draft by the Washington Mystics, highlighting her professional basketball career.

2007: Returned to the U.S.

In 2007, at the age of three, Adou Thiero returned to the U.S. after spending his early years in Mali with his grandmother while his parents played college basketball.

2020: Junior Year at Quaker Valley High School

In 2020, as a junior at Quaker Valley High School, Adou Thiero continued to lead the team in scoring, averaging 21.8 points, 5.1 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game.

2022: Freshman Year at Kentucky

In 2022, Adou Thiero began his freshman year at Kentucky, appearing in 20 games and averaging 2.3 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

2023: Increased playing time at Kentucky

In 2023, Adou Thiero saw more playing time at Kentucky, appearing in 25 games and averaging 7.2 points and five rebounds per game, though he missed eight games due to injury.

2024: NBA Draft Entry and Transfer

In 2024, Adou Thiero entered his name in the NBA draft and the NCAA transfer portal after the season with Kentucky.

2024: Transferred to Arkansas Razorbacks

In 2024, Adou Thiero withdrew from the NBA draft and transferred to the Arkansas Razorbacks, following coach Calipari from Kentucky.

June 26, 2025: Drafted by Brooklyn Nets, Traded to Los Angeles Lakers

On June 26, 2025, Adou Thiero was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets with the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers as part of a seven-team trade.

November 15, 2025: NBA Debut

On November 15, 2025, Adou Thiero made his NBA debut against the Milwaukee Bucks, scoring four points and recording a rebound; Giannis Antetokounmpo intervened to give the Lakers the game ball after the game.