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Sixers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. hints at new jersey number

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:02 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Sixers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. hints at new jersey number
Summary

Labaron Philon Jr., selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 22 pick in the 2026 NBA draft, shared an Instagram post suggesting he will wear No. 00 for the upcoming season. Philon, who averaged 22 points and 5 assists in his sophomore year at Alabama, previously wore No. 0 in college but will need a new number in Philadelphia due to Tyrese Maxey. The 76ers' roster features a strong group of guards, including Philon, Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe, as they prepare for the season under head coach Nick Nurse.

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  • •Labaron Philon Jr. drafted No. 22 by Sixers in 2026.
  • •Averaged 22.0 points and 5.0 assists in college.
  • •Philon hints at wearing No. 00 for the Sixers.
  • •Strong guard lineup features Philon, Maxey, Edgecombe.
  • •Coach Nick Nurse tasked with optimizing guard play.
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  • 11:02 PMYahoo Sports — Sixers' Labaron Philon Jr. teases uniform number in Instagram post
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Philadelphia 76ers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. teases his uniform number in a post on his Instagram story.

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