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Lakers starter opens up about changing shooting form, unique routine

Matisse Thybulle's changes have yielded positive results.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 12:57 AM
Lakers starter opens up about changing shooting form, unique routine
Key Things to Know
  • Matisse Thybulle opened up about overhauling his shooting form and adopting a unique pregame routine.
  • Thybulle worked with shooting coach John Townsend during the 2024-25 season while rehabbing from lower-body injuries.
  • The altered mechanics involve keeping his shooting elbow tucked in and taking no-dip and one-handed warmup 3s.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Los Angeles Lakers wing Matisse Thybulle revealed details about his revamped shooting mechanics and unorthodox pregame routine. The eighth-year player, who previously lacked confidence in his shot, restructured his form while rehabbing knee and ankle injuries with Trail Blazers shooting coach John Townsend during the 2024-25 season.

Thybulle adjusted his shooting arm position, tucked in his elbow, and incorporated one-handed and "no-dip" 3-pointers into his pregame warmup. The mechanical overhaul has produced notable results, with Thybulle entering Tuesday's game shooting 46.7% from beyond the arc across his early tenure with the Lakers.

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