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NBA DRAFT 2019June 20, 2019Matisse ThybulleBrooklyn, New York Q. Can you describe this experience so far, your feelings, how the night is going? MATISSE THYBULLE: It's been surreal. I think it's going to take a little bit for me to realize it's actually happened. But yeah, I'm just trying to take it all in. Q. Just your thoughts on going to the Sixers? MATISSE THYBULLE: A dream come true. I haven't gotten to spend much time in Philly, but I've heard nothing but good things. I've got family nearby, so I can't wait to play for this franchise and be a part of their new family. I've got family in Jersey, so not too far. Q. You're a two-time Pac-12 defensive Player of the Year. Why do you take so much pride in what you're able to do on that side of the floor? MATISSE THYBULLE: There's always a place for a defender on the court. Defense has proved to help you win games and win championships. I feel like to be as valuable as possible to a team, I feel like I need to be a defender. And then added to that, in the NBA you need to be able to shoot threes at a high rate. So I bring that to the table as well. Q. When did you first hear about the trade and all the craziness of it? Can you describe that? MATISSE THYBULLE: Before they called my name, my agent leaned over to me and whispered and told me that I was going to get drafted by the Celtics but I was still going to Philly. So I wasn't going to have to worry about that. It was nice knowing that going into it so I didn't have to be surprised by the Celtics pick. Q. What did you do with the hat? MATISSE THYBULLE: I'm not sure where the hat is. I think I have a new hat coming, though. Yeah. Q. You're always described as a defensive player. Can you talk about your offensive game and how you think that's evolved? MATISSE THYBULLE: Like I mentioned earlier, I feel like three-point shooting -- just being three-and-D, I feel like that's a role I can fit into off the bat. I took a step back in college and allowed some of my teammates to score, and that shows with my offensive numbers. But three-point shooting is something that's come naturally to me, and I'm just excited to be able to do it at this next level. Q. You're going to a Sixers team that came really, really close to knocking off a team that ended up winning a title. How does it feel to know from day one you're going to be on a team that really has championship aspirations? MATISSE THYBULLE: Through the whole process, I was always telling my friends and family I want to play for a good team because I feel like my skill set is the most valuable when it comes to a team that's already established and they have guys with roles and I know my role. I know I can just step into that role and help this team. Q. I know you said you have family from Jersey. Markelle Fultz played for the Sixers briefly. Did you pay attention to the Sixers because he's a former teammate of yours, because of that connection? MATISSE THYBULLE: Yeah, I've watched the Sixers. Just being a basketball fan, watching basketball, I've watched them because you want to watch the good teams. So of course I've watched them. Q. Even though they're a veteran team, there are still a lot of guys they have to sign. Do you feel like you can come in and contribute right away? MATISSE THYBULLE: Yeah, without a doubt. I feel like that was one of the reasons why I stayed in college all four years was just so I could be as ready as possible when I came to the next level. FastScripts Transcript by ASAP Sports   |
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