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76ers Select Alabama Guard Labaron Philon Jr. at No. 22

6/25/2026

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The Philadelphia 76ers chose Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Philon averaged 22.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 50.1%/39.9%/79.8%, and said joining Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe feels like destiny.
General manager Mike Gansey said the pick fits a roster needing help at all positions after the Sixers finished seventh (45-37) and were swept by the Knicks.

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The Philadelphia 76ers chose Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Philon averaged 22.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists while shooting 50.1%/39.9%/79.8%, and said joining Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe feels like destiny.
General manager Mike Gansey said the pick fits a roster needing help at all positions after the Sixers finished seventh (45-37) and were swept by the Knicks.