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Sixers select Labaron Philon with No. 22 pick in NBA draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 3:13 AM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Sixers select Labaron Philon with No. 22 pick in NBA draft
Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers selected Labaron Philon from Alabama with the No. 22 pick in the NBA draft on June 24, 2026. Philon, who averaged 22.0 points and shot 39.9% from three-point range last season, was acquired through a trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Teammates VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey expressed their support for Philon on social media. Philon is expected to bolster the team's bench scoring after struggles in previous playoff performances.

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  • •Labaron Philon selected No. 22 by the Sixers
  • •Philon averaged 22.0 points last season
  • •Teammates Edgecombe and Maxey react on Instagram
  • •Philon brings high-volume scoring to bench
  • •Sixers aim to improve playoff performance with this pick
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  • 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey react to Sixers selecting Labaron Philon
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VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey give their reaction to the Philadelphia 76ers selecting Labaron Philon with the No. 22 pick.

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