Fun facts: Get to know Sixers' Labaron Philon Jr. before rookie year

Labaron Philon Jr., the Philadelphia 76ers’ 22nd pick in the 2026 NBA draft, is set to begin his rookie year after two seasons at the University of Alabama. The 20-year-old guard was a third-team All-American as a sophomore, averaging 22 points, five assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 39.9% from 3. He totaled 725 points—third-most in a single Alabama season—and helped the Crimson Tide reach a fourth straight Sweet 16 before losing to Michigan. In Summer League with Philadelphia, he averaged 18.5 points, 5.8 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals across four games.