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Why The San Antonio Spurs Do The Deal

If you know anything about Matisse Thybulle, you know two things. You know he’s one of the best defensive players in the NBA, and you know he’s one of the worst offensive players in the NBA.

That’s not an exaggeration. Last season, Thybulle averaged 5.7 points in 25.5 minutes per contest. He shot 31.3% from distance, but that wasn’t his only offensive shortcoming. Thybulle isn’t a strong cutter, or screen setter, or ball-handler. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what value he offers on the offensive side.

It forces one to rephrase this page’s headline in the form of a question: why would the Spurs do this deal?

Well, Thybulle is one of the best defensive players in the NBA. That feels like a good reason to begin with. He’s also only 25. It’s worth noting that he shot 35.7% from distance over his 2019-20 rookie campaign. If he can get back to those levels of respectability, he’ll be a solid starter in this league.

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Thybulle doesn’t need to be an offensive dynamo. If he could just space the floor, his defense is strong enough to carry him the rest of the way.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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