Adou Thiero - NBA Mock Draft Roundup 2.0

Scouting report: Thiero was injured at the end of the Razorbacks' regular season and is one of the more interesting wild-card projects in this class, as an exceptional athlete who can make acrobatic plays defensively but who is otherwise raw in the skill and feel department.

The fact he plays extremely hard covers up for some of his shortcomings, and at this stage of the draft, he becomes an intriguing development pick if a team can help shore up his perimeter shooting. If Thiero can make enough shots to stay on the floor, he could be an above-average defender and useful role player long term. -- Woo

NBA intel and fit: The Clippers remain in win-now mode with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, and even after a third straight first-round exit, LA will be focused on maximizing this window. Whether that's taking an upside swing on a player such as Thiero or targeting a more polished option, there should be value in adding an inexpensive young player to the Clippers' bench. -- Woo

Thiero is a physical and athletic combo forward who attacks the basket with aggression, brings defensive versatility, and excels in transition. Thiero has a fantastic combination of length and explosiveness with a 7-foot wingspan and some of the best leaping ability in the class. He plays like he was shot out of a cannon on both ends of the floor. He's mostly a straight-line driver and cutter offensively who can finish above the rim when he gets a chance. Defensively, he can switch a bit and offers some supplemental rim protection. Thiero's three-point shooting is both low volume and inaccurate (28.4 percent on his career), and he struggled to stay healthy this season. Still, he has a natural role as an energy forward that flies around to make plays on both ends.

If the Celtics are indeed going to make big moves to cut down on their salary number this offseason, then they might need more athletic wings. Thiero fits the bill as a slasher with a jacked frame and an explosive first step. He has severe limitations on offense as a shooter, but if he's able to figure out the shot then his length and versatility would make him a classic 3-and-D role player.