Training camp kicked off this week for the Los Angeles Lakers and the intensity has clearly been high. With two starting spots on the line, players are battling hard and one of them has been Matisse Thybulle. Austin Reaves and…
Los Angeles Lakers wing Matisse Thybulle expressed that guarding offensive stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in training camp will improve his defensive ability. Thybulle noted that matching up against top-tier offensive players every day prepares him for what to expect during the regular season, making practice tougher than games.
Head coach JJ Redick is looking to emphasize defense with added wing depth that includes Thybulle, Ziaire Williams, and Jake LaRavia. Thybulle also voiced optimism about playing alongside new center Walker Kessler, noting that having an elite rim protector allows perimeter defenders to play with increased aggression.
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