Matisse Thybulle

Matisse Thybulle is an American-Australian professional basketball player, born on March 4, 1997, in Scottsdale, Arizona. He is highly praised for his defensive skills and is considered one of the best defenders in the NBA. Thybulle started his professional career with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2019 after a successful college career at the University of Washington.

Thybulle is known for his exceptional speed, agility, and defensive ability. He has already received recognition for his defensive performances, including being named in the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Off the court, Thybulle is also recognized for his impact on the community, with significant contributions to various charitable causes.

University of Washington

• College Career: Thybulle played for the University of Washington from 2015 to 2019. He was named the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year in his senior year and left as the conference's all-time leader in steals.

Philadelphia 76ers

• NBA Career: Thybulle was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2019 NBA Draft. He quickly established himself as one of the league's top defenders, earning a spot on the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in his second season. His ability to disrupt opposing offenses with his steals and blocks has earned him recognition across the league.

Australia National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for the Australia national team in 2021.

Achievements:

• Olympic Games: Earned a bronze medal with the Australian team at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

• Position: Primarily a guard, but also excels as a forward due to his defensive versatility.
• Skills: Known for his exceptional speed, agility, and defensive prowess. Thybulle is celebrated for his ability to disrupt opposing offenses with his steals and blocks.

• Family: Thybulle's family includes his father, Greg, and his sister, Chloe. He has dual citizenship in the United States and Australia due to his father's Australian heritage.
• Philanthropy: Thybulle is involved in various charitable activities, particularly those aimed at supporting children and young people.

• Matisse Thybulle is celebrated not only for his extraordinary defensive talent but also for his work ethic, determination, and impact off the court. His commitment to defense and his ability to influence games on that end of the floor set him apart in the modern NBA.

NBA All-Defensive Team:

• Named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in his second season.

Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year:

• Won the award in his senior year at the University of Washington.

All-Time Steals Leader in Pac-12:

• Left the University of Washington as the conference's all-time leader in steals.

Books

• There are currently no biographies or books specifically about Matisse Thybulle.

Websites

• NBA: Information about Matisse Thybulle’s professional career and achievements. Available at: https://www.nba.com
• Philadelphia 76ers: Details about Thybulle’s career at Philadelphia 76ers. Available at: https://www.nba.com/sixers

Articles

• ESPN: Matisse Thybulle's defensive brilliance. Available at: https://www.espn.com
• The Guardian: Matisse Thybulle’s impact in the NBA and his role with the Australian national team. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com

Interviews and Documentaries

• NBA Interviews: Various interviews and features on Matisse Thybulle, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.nba.com