The Sixers have exercised the $2.84MM third-year option on forward Matisse Thybulle for 2021/22, ensuring he remains with the team next season, president Daryl Morey announced in a release.
Thybulle, who was acquired by Philadelphia in the 2019 draft, played 65 games during his rookie season. He started in 14 of those contests, averaging 4.7 points, 1.4 steals and 19.8 minutes on the year.
Thybulle has established himself as a proven wing defender capable of playing multiple positions. The 23-year-old also shot a respectable 36% from deep last year, showing his potential on both ends.
The 76ers have opened the 2020/21 season with a 2-1 record, losing their first game on Sunday to Cleveland without Joel Embiid (back tightness). The franchise was eliminated from the playoffs last season after being swept by Boston in the first round.
When I am eating WINGS, it’s THYBULLE I want defending my WINGS.
MATISSE also paints some nice pictures of WINGS !!
Expected move. Does not guarantee he will be here next year (although many in Philly including myself hope he will be). Looking forward to seeing if his shot can develop to a level to warrant playing him in clutch situations. His D is solid for a 2nd year player. Fun guy to root for.