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Labaron Philon Jr. discusses defensive role with Philadelphia 76ers

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Labaron Philon Jr. discusses defensive role with Philadelphia 76ers
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Labaron Philon Jr., the rookie guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, addressed his defensive fit with the team during a session in Camden, N.J. He acknowledged the challenges posed by the presence of smaller guards in the backcourt, alongside Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Philon, who averaged 1.3 steals during his two seasons at Alabama, emphasized the importance of being a ball hawk and adapting to the NBA's level of competition. With established defenders like Paul George and Joel Embiid on the roster, Philon aims to solidify his defensive contributions when the season begins in October.

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  • •Labaron Philon Jr. addresses his NBA defensive fit with the Sixers.
  • •He averaged 1.3 steals per game at Alabama.
  • •Philon emphasizes adapting to guarding elite NBA players.
  • •He will play alongside defenders Paul George and Joel Embiid.
  • •The season starts in October, when his contributions will be tested.
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Rookie guard Labaron Philon Jr. discusses his defensive fit with the Philadelphia 76ers as he looks to make an impact.

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