He earned that one! Early in fourth quarter action, Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard Matisse Thybulle gets up for a wicked swat at the three point line before sprinting down the court, catching the soft-touch outlet pass, and throwing down a two-handed slam against the Orlando Magic during the NBA restart in Orlando on August 7, 2020.

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Matisse Thybulle rejects shot, sprints down court for transition slam

There’s no rule saying lockdown defenders can’t soar on offense. The standout Philadelphia 76ers wing runs hard in transition, flags down an outlet pass from teammate Ben Simmons, then elevates for a powerful two-handed slam in Game 5 of their Round 1 battle against the Washington Wizards on June 2, 2021.

Matisse Thybulle takes off for transition slam in 2021 Playoffs

Matisse Thybulle did it all in his first game with the Portland Trail Blazers, playing his trademark shutdown defense while even sprinkling in some long-range shooting. Acquired from the Philadelphia 76ers at the trade deadline, the fourth-year pro denied Malik Beasley’s attempt from downtown with a full-extension swat into the crowd. Thybulle also connected on 4 of his 6 3-pointers for 14 points and added six rebounds, two assists and three blocks in his new squad’s 127-115 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 13, 2023. 

Matisse Thybulle spikes corner three out of bounds in first game as Blazer

Matisse Thybulle has made his name as an irrefutably savvy defender but don’t sleep on what he can do with the rock when he gets it. The Philadelphia 76ers ball hawk intercepts a Golden State Warriors pass then takes it the length of the floor for a textbook two-handed windmill on April 19, 2021.

Matisse Thybulle intercepts pass, goes coast to coast for windmill

Matisse Thybulle is one of the game’s stingiest perimeter defenders. The Philadelphia 76ers wing notices an open man setting up shop in the right corner, closes the distance, times his steps and leaps to emphatically reject the three-point attempt. Thybulle’s All-Defensive talent was on full display in Philly’s 122-94 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on October 30, 2021, finishing with four takeaways and three blocks in just 23 minutes of action off the bench.

Matisse Thybulle zeros in on shooter for transition closeout in corner

Attempting to score on Matisse Thybulle is exhausting enough, let alone turning around and trying to stop him on the other end. The standout Philadelphia 76ers defender stuffs a Kemba Walker three-point attempt, then grabs the ball and takes off down the court for a transition slam in a January 22, 2021 win over the Boston Celtics.

Matisse Thybulle rejects three, recovers ball for transition slam

Elite defenders always have their eye on the ball. Philadelphia 76ers sophomore Matisse Thybulle bats away a reachable Detroit Pistons pass then pushes the ball up the floor for a major two-handed slam on January 25, 2021.

Matisse Thybulle breaks up pass, takes off in transition for slam

You can’t afford to make any mistakes when Philadelphia 76ers wing Matisse Thybulle is playing the passing lane. Always eager to capitalize, Thybulle recognizes a catchable cross-court feed, leaps to intercept it, then finds a wide open Tyrese Maxey for the easy finish. Thybulle was up to his usual antics on the defensive end in Philly’s 105-87 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on January 27, 2022, finishing with four steals and one block.

Matisse Thybulle skies to intercept transition pass, finds teammate for bucket

If you lose Matisse Thybulle on the perimeter, he’s likely already headed towards an easy score near the rim. The athletic wing cuts backdoor and slams home his signature, two-handed dunk before the defense knew what hit them. Thybulle was highly active on both ends of the floor, finishing with 15 points, three steals and two blocks in a Philadelphia 76ers victory over the Sacramento Kings on November 22, 2021.

Matisse Thybulle cuts hard to the paint for power dunk off give-and-go

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