We all know there’s only so much weight you can put into NBA preseason. But there are indicators of what’s to come when the games really count, whether it’s a team’s stylistic approach or a young player’s development. As the Philadelphia 76ers approach the season, the backup wing rotation is one of Brett Brown’s main positional battles of concern. However, there is no doubt Matisse Thybulle made the most of his opportunity in preseason.
Thybulle’s defense consistently stood out in preseason. In five games, playing 19.1 minutes a night, he averaged 7.