Labaron Philon plays pickup games with Sixers teammates at UCLA
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 4:19 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. participated in a pickup game organized by assistant coach Rico Hines at UCLA on August 10. Philon joined teammates Dominick Barlow, Adem Bona, VJ Edgecombe, and Caleb Love against players including Boston Celtics center Luka Garza. This offseason, Philon aims to secure a role on a Sixers team bolstered by the additions of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. He previously showcased his skills during the NBA Summer League, where he averaged 18.5 points in four games.
- •Philon was the 22nd pick in the 2026 NBA draft
- •He averaged 22 points and 5 assists at Alabama last season
- •The Sixers have added LeBron James and Jaylen Brown this offseason
- •Philon averaged 18.5 points in the NBA Summer League
- 4:19 PMYahoo Sports — Labaron Philon joins multiple Sixers teammates at UCLA pickup games
"Sixers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. was among the players who participated in a pickup game organized by assistant Rico Hines in Southern California.
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