Coverage dated June 23, 2026

Sixers select Alabama G Labaron Philon Jr. in first round of NBA Draft

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The Sixers selected University of Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with their first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night.

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FOX 29 Philadelphia
Sixers select Alabama G Labaron Philon Jr. in first round of NBA Draft (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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The Sixers selected University of Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with their first pick in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday night.
Philadelphia Inquirer
First-round pick Labaron Philon Jr. brings ball-handling, shooting ability, and playmaking to the Sixers (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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Philon, a two-year standout at Alabama, has a crafty handle and can finish at the rim. His ball-handling will be especially helpful for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in the backcourt.
6ABC Philadelphia
NBA Draft: 76ers select Labaron Philon Jr. with 22nd overall pick (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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The Philadelphia 76ers selected Labaron Philon Jr., a guard from Alabama, with the 22nd overall pick in the NBA Draft on Tuesday night.
NBC10 Philadelphia
Sixers add offensive firepower, draft guard Labaron Philon Jr. with 22nd pick (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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The Sixers selected Alabama product Labaron Philon Jr. with the 22nd pick in Tuesday night’s NBA draft.
PhillyVoice
Get to know Sixers No. 22 overall pick Labaron Philon Jr. with these highlights (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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Labaron Philon Jr. is the newest member of the Sixers.
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Sixers may have snagged a draft sleeper in Labaron Philon Jr. at No. 22 (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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This is the first draft pick for new Sixers president of basketball operations Mike Gansey, who was hired earlier this month to replace Daryl Morey.
PhillyVoice
Sixers select Labaron Philon Jr. with No. 22 overall pick in 2026 NBA Draft (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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New Sixers President of Basketball Operations Mike Gansey did not regard fit or need as he made his first draft pick as a lead decision-maker.
PhillyVoice
Sixers draft grade roundup: Was Labaron Philon Jr. the right pick at No. 22 overall? (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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How do experts feel about the Sixers selecting Labaron Philon Jr. with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
PhillyVoice
Sixers tap 'dynamic' Labaron Philon Jr. as newest member of young nucleus: 'He's going to fit Philly' (opens PhillyVoice)
Published Jun 23, 2026
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Labaron Philon Jr., the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, said it was "destined" that he landed with the Sixers.