For parts of the 2019-20 season, it felt as if Matisse Thybulle‘s time in the Philadelphia 76ers‘ rotation was waning. There was even a time when Thybulle wasn’t expected to contribute at all. Now the rookie seems all but cemented in Philadelphia’s long-term vision.
After four successful years at Washington, Thybulle went to Philadelphia 20th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. Some considered it a reach, others praised the Sixers’ move up to get him. Thybulle landed 15th on my draft board, higher than the consensus and in line with Elton Brand‘s ultimate valuation.