Sixers: Matisse Thybulle’s a

jump shot away from being a

starter
There’s one thing that Matisse Thybulle has been proving in the last several weeks and
especially in the comeback win against the Sacramento Kings. It’s that he’s a top-10 perimeter
defender in the NBA, despite his lack of consistent offensive output for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Against the Kings, De’Aaron Fox was having his way against the Sixers, then 76ers head coach
Doc Rivers assigned Thybulle to defend Sacramento’s point guard and help ignite victory win.
Thybulle closed out the game, but it hasn’t been a consistent lineup Rivers has used to close
games despite the wing’s elite defense.
Sadly, Thybulle didn’t even attempt a shot in that game and on the season as a whole, he’s been
a non-factor on offense. If Thybulle were to develop a consistent jump shot and overall offensive
game, he would easily be a starter for this team and become one of the best 3-and-D players in
the NBA.