Now that the Philadelphia 76ers have two full days of training camp under their belts, early standouts are starting to arise. One player who was brought up a lot during media availability on Wednesday was defensive specialist Matisse Thybulle.

The 24-year-old is getting ready for his third season in the league and seems ready to take the next step in his development. While most players typically wind down in the offseason, that was not the case for Thybulle. He continued to play competitively this summer, as he helped team Australia take home a bronze medal in Tokyo.

Following the Olympics, Thybulle then spent time training with teammate Tobias Harris. The two have built a strong connection in their time together, and Harris continues to be a mentor to him.

Getting extra work in this offseason has paid some early dividends for the Australian youngster. Coaches and teammates have mentioned the energy he's brought to camp has changed compared to previous years. Doc Rivers gave his thoughts Wednesday on the impact Thybulle's offseason has had on him.

“Australia was huge, and then I thought even bigger, he went down and stayed with Tobias [Harris] and saw what a pro does. How a pro actually works in the summertime. When we talked about it, he said he's never see anything like that. It was great for Matisse, and he's come with a whole different mindset. You can feel it,” said Rivers.

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Danny Green was a leader to all players on the Sixers' roster last season, but he took a special liking to Thybulle. He even admitted he sees a little of himself in the young defensive specialist. That said, even the veteran wing has noticed a change in Thybulle's demeanor since camp has gone underway.

“You can tell he's come back a lot more comfortable within himself, within the offense and playing his game, and doing what he does best. He's come back as a more mature player and more confident player,” added Green .

These glowing remarks about Thybulle are a great sign for the Sixers as they get ready for the upcoming season. Multiple players will need to step up in light of Ben Simmons' absence, and Thybulle sits atop that list. If he can continue growing his confidence on both ends of the floor, he can become a major player for Philly.

It goes without saying that the biggest hit the Sixers take with Simmons gone is defense. He finished second in Defensive Player of the Year voting and is arguably the league's best perimeter defender. Thybulle has the potential to be just as good as a defender, but his lack of offensive production limits how much time he can spend on the floor.

Rivers has worked a lot with Thybulle on growing his offensive skillset in different ways, most notably using him as a cutter and getting easy baskets in transition. Figuring out ways to utilize him on offense is the key to Thybulle being a defensive stopper for longer stretches.

There is still a lot of time to figure this out, but Matisse Thybulle being an early standout on both sides of the floor should bode well for the Sixers when the games get serious.