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Philon Jr. Joins Sixers in Historic Draft
Labaron Philon Jr. is officially headed to the Philadelphia 76ers after being selected 22nd overall in the 2026 NBA Draft — a pick that caught even veteran DeMarcus Cousins off guard, though he’s already hyped for the young talent’s potential. After two standout seasons at Alabama, where Philon averaged over 22 points as a sophomore and showed elite shooting and playmaking, he’s now poised to learn from Tyrese Maxey and slot into Philly’s roster as a versatile, high-upside rookie. Cousins believes Philon’s ceiling is high, and Philly fans are ready to welcome him — a perfect blend of talent…
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