Thybulle explains the significance of his new number with Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:59 PM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Matisse Thybulle announced he will wear number 26 as a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, citing it as a personal milestone. In a segment on the Lakers’ YouTube channel, Thybulle noted the number is the sum of the two digits he wore in the NBA, 22 and 4. He expressed excitement about joining a historic franchise and contributing in a space where many NBA legends have played. The choice reflects both a fresh chapter in his career and an homage to his previous journey in basketball.
- •Thybulle joins the Los Angeles Lakers this season.
- •He chose number 26, connecting it to numbers 22 and 4.
- •Thybulle emphasizes the significance of joining a historic franchise.
- •The player's decision symbolizes a new chapter in his career.
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