The Lakers second round pick was interviewed and chose No. 1 because of admiration for Ross. Can you make a rotation based on defense?

At this year's draft, the Lakers' management was actually busy just to improve the draft pick. In the end, there was a lot of thunder and little rain. The pick became the first of the second round, and the defensive player Adu Tiero was selected. Although his name was strange, he probably still had a long way to go after entering the league.

Now, the Lakers second round pick, has been interviewed by relevant media. He revealed that the reason he chose the No. 1 jersey is because he has admired the "Rose" Derek Ross since he was a child. Many friends may feel strange when they hear this. After all, Derek Ross has just retired and is damaged by injuries. But considering that Derek Ross became the youngest MVP player in league history in 2011, and Adu Tielo was only 7 years old at that time, it can be said that during Derek Ross' peak years, it happened to be Adu Tielo's basketball enlightenment, and it is not surprising that he left a deep impression on him.

Of course, compared with Derek Ross, Adu Tiero is completely incomparable to the starting point and pick, and even the style of playing on the court is very different. As the only player that the Lakers have won this year's draft, it should be said that the management still has high expectations for Adu Tiero. If he can base himself on defense, considering the depth of the Lakers' lineup, it is indeed very average. Adu Tiero should be able to reach a rotation position during his rookie contract.

After all, Doncic, as the core of the Lakers, obviously does not know how to defend, and at least he needs to share the pressure with his teammates. Then at this time, the value and role of Adu Tielo should be reflected. After all, since his college years, Adu Tielo has been a defensive player. He happened to be in the rookie bonus period. When he needed to consume and block the opponent's scorer, Adu Tielo's role could be reflected.

However, if you rely solely on defense, it may be difficult for Adu Tiero to gain a foothold, or there are very limitations. This is what Vanderbilt, who plays with the Lakers and has a very strong defense, knows that although the two players have different positions, their roles and positioning are similar. When Vanderbilt first joined the Lakers, he restricted Curry and Doncic very well, making all fans shout that he had found the treasure. However, his performance has declined rapidly in the past two years. In addition to being troubled by injuries, it is also because Vanderbilt is too much on the court. Even if his opponent is completely empty, he will not be able to make a three-pointer. Adu Tiero needs to learn from this.