Matisse Thybulle (SG/SF, PHI): Week 7 Waiver Wire Pickups

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team Leagues

ROSTERED IN: 52% of leagues

ANALYSIS: Saying Matisse Thybulle is a one-of-a-kind type of player isn't too far-fetched, folks. And I'm just not talking about cherry-picking stats here and there to elevate the Sixer, no sir. Thybs has definitely benefited from the absence of the likes of Joel Embiid, Tobias Harris, Seth Curry, etc... in terms of his usage, but that has also created a tougher environment to operate into that he's navigated with gusto no matter what. Almost available in 50% of Yahoo leagues, you know what to do.

Thybulle missed time with COVID-related issues from Nov. 5 to Nov. 19, returning on the night of Nov. 20 and playing that match and then two more through last Wednesday, the last time we saw the Sixers in action prior to Saturday's outing against Minnesota (not yet played as I'm writing this blurb). In those last three games, as has been the case all year long, Thybs excelled playing 21 (limited after coming back from the health-and-safety protocols), 33, and 33 minutes while averaging a nightly 10-2 low line... but a monster 2.3+ steals per game (1-3-3 steals in those individual games) and 1.3+ BPG (1-1-2).

Thybulle is not going to take many shots, as even with other top-dogs off the court he's only attempted an average of 4.8 FGA on the year. The volume is low but the shooting percentage is huge at 52.7% on the season and an even better 65% in the past three outings. But don't get too lost in all of that information, Thybulle's mojo is to be found in the steals and blocks departments: 2.3 steals on the year and 1.7 blocks adorn his line. No player in the L is putting up those defensive numbers and only Anthony Davis, Covington, Capela, Towns, Drummond, and Giannis are averaging 1.1+ steals and blocks while having played at least 18 games this season.

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