Despite having an extremely impressive rookie season, all things considered, there were some genuine question marks regarding what Matisse Thybulle’s role would be headed into the playoffs. Brett Brown typically leans on veterans down the stretch (plus the whole season being turned upside down due to COVID), it wasn’t outlandish to assume Thybulle would see limited action down in the Orlando bubble.
Two scrimmages later, and the possibility of Thybulle not playing in the postseason seems borderline impossible.
The road to Orlando
Like previously mentioned, Thybulle has had a very solid first season in the NBA.