Labaron Philon Jr. Powers Sixers to 101-93 Summer League Win With 18 Points

3 articles · Updated · The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 10

18 points and seven assists from first-round pick Labaron Philon Jr. lifted Philadelphia past Detroit 101-93 in the Sixers’ Summer League opener in Las Vegas.
6-of-19 shooting still included the biggest plays: Philon broke an 85-85 tie with a late and-one, then drilled a game-clinching pull-up jumper in the final minute.
22nd overall pick Philon set the tone early with two quick 3-pointers and steady playmaking, matching his stated goal of showing he can be a “smart guard.”
T.J. DiLeo handed Philon lead-guard duties throughout camp and praised his scoring-distributing balance, though the coach said film review would focus on staying aggressive against second-half switches.
The debut offers an early glimpse of how Philon could fit alongside Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and newcomer Anfernee Simons by easing playmaking pressure on the Sixers’ deeper backcourt.