Overview
- Thiero’s G League breakout featured 25 points on 10-of-12 shooting with a perfect 5-of-5 from three in a 113-104 win at Santa Cruz, alongside Bronny James Jr.’s 15 points.
- Redick said on Monday that rotation chances “are not there right now,” explaining he already struggles to find minutes for everyone when the roster is healthy.
- Los Angeles on Tuesday assigned Thiero, Bronny James Jr. and Dalton Knecht to the South Bay Lakers to secure game reps before facing the Timberwolves.
- Redick characterized this season as a development year for Thiero after he missed Summer League, training camp and preseason, then suffered a knee injury and re-injury.
- With a deep, veteran-driven rotation and a focus on the stretch run, the Lakers are prioritizing G League development over immediate NBA minutes despite recent performances.