![]() He was a top-level defender who could not make a big impact offensively. In the middle of his fourth season, Thybulle appeared to be a known commodity he was reminiscent of a young Tony Allen. However, he shot 31.3 percent from three in the regular season and 28.6 percent from three in the postseason. He played elite defense and was named to the All-Defensive second team. Thybulle’s third season followed a similar pattern. In the playoffs, defenses backed off him, daring him to shoot. He shot 30.1 percent from three and 44.4 percent from the free-throw line (tied for the worst in the NBA, minimum 20 games). Unfortunately, his shooting numbers were abysmal. He led the NBA with 3.9 steals per 100 possessions, and his 2.6 blocks per 100 possessions led all non-centers. In his second season, he was an All-Defensive second team selection. Unsurprisingly, he made an immediate defensive impact. Thybulle was selected 20th overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, and the returns were mixed. He was an 85.1 percent free throw shooter, and as a sophomore, he caught fire shooting 40.5 from three. There were some signs of promise, though. Nevertheless, Thybulle’s offense is a huge question mark. I would not be surprised to see him develop into an Andre Roberson type. He has the potential to be an elite NBA defender and is averaging a whopping 3.5 steals per game at Washington. Prior to the 2019 NBA Draft, I wrote the following about Thybulle: In addition, he was averaging a meager 1.8 two-point field goals per game. As a senior, Thybulle averaged 3.5 steals and 2.3 blocks, but he shot only 30.5 percent from three. Thybulle seemed poised to be a top-level defender in the NBA, but his offense was a major concern. He was a two-time Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year he is only the second player in Pac-12 history to accomplish that feat (Gary Payton II). In college, Matisse Thybulle was a defensive monster for the Washington Huskies. ![]() Since being traded to the Portland Trail Blazers, Matisse Thybulle has been playing elite two-way basketball.
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