Portland's Matisse Thybulle received somewhat-reluctant season grades from the Blazer’s Edge staff, who evaluated his performance considering his defensive reputation and offensive limitations. Despite showing promise at times, his three-point shooting regressed this season, impacting his overall performance.

By the Numbers
  • Minutes: 22.9 per game in 65 games
  • Points: 5.4 per game, 8.6 per 36 minutes
  • Rebounds: 1.6 per game, 3.3 per 36
  • Steals: 1.7 per game, 2.7 per 36
  • Three-Point Shooting: 34.6% this season, lower than his rookie year average of 35.7%
  • Effective Field Goal Percentage: 52%, lower than the league average of 55%
Yes, But

Despite his defensive prowess, Thybulle's offensive limitations and inconsistent three-point shooting have raised concerns about his overall impact on the team's performance.

State of Play
  • Thybulle's defensive skills remained stellar, contributing to a massive midseason stretch where he recorded a steal in 27 consecutive games.
  • His offensive regression, particularly in three-point shooting, has made him a less reliable offensive contributor.
What's Next

Future developments for Matisse Thybulle will likely depend on his ability to balance his defensive prowess with improved offensive performance, especially in three-point shooting, to secure a more impactful role on the team.

Bottom Line

Thybulle's performance this season highlighted the dichotomy between his exceptional defensive skills and his limitations on the offensive end, raising questions about his overall contribution to the team's success.