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Starts 0 of 2 games · 10th on PHI in minutes · Deep bench role

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So far only his team's show (Locked On 76ers) has talked about him this season. We also follow 20 national shows, ESPN and CBS Sports stories and 90+ beat reporters; their items appear here as soon as they mention him.

• Podcast Locked On 76ers host · Report · 29 h ago

  Labaron Philon Jr made his debut.

  “76ERS POSTCAST: JOEL EMBIID TRIPLE-DOUBLE lead LeBron-less Philadelphia 76ers to 127-116 WIN vs MIL” at 16:54 · listen ↗

• Podcast Nick Nurse (reported), via Locked On 76ers · Relayed report · Oct 15

  In the same press conference (also discussed on the previous episode), Nurse talked about a competition between Anfernee Simons and Labaron Philon Jr..

  “HATERS got NOTHING! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” at 14:27 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 7 points · Oct 14
  • Nick Nurse (reported): Mark relays that Nick Nurse spoke openly about Anfernee Simons and Labaron Philon Jr. Nurse said he will err on the side of the veteran Simons over the rookie Philon. at 22:25
  • Keith Pompey: Keith sees Labaron Philon Jr as a point guard who can score for himself, and Anfernee Simons as more of a wing combo who won't bring the ball up. at 24:09
  • Keith Pompey: Keith predicts that if everybody is healthy, Labaron Philon Jr's minutes will be extremely limited this year. at 24:46
  • Marc Farzetta: Mark says Nick Nurse has a reputation for not trusting younger players. Mark says this is an extra barrier Philon must get past, but he thinks Philon is up for the challenge. at 26:06
  • Marc Farzetta: Mark calls Labaron Philon Jr really the only traditional point guard on the roster. In the pecking order for running the offense, Mark ranks him below LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, Edgecombe and, at times, Jaylen Brown. at 26:54
  • Keith Pompey: Keith says Philon hasn't really been knocking down shots this preseason, apart from a pretty good three-point game in the last game. at 29:07
  • Labaron Philon Jr. (reported): Mark relays Philon's comments that staying in the gym after practice is now easier and has become his routine, and that the game is already slowing down for him. Mark calls him the rookie first-round pick. at 29:39

  “Pablo Torre & Owners EYEING LeBron James' Fanatics Deal? - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points · Oct 13
  • Marc Farzetta: Mark's individual takeaway from the Celtics game was Labaron Philon Jr. He was not scared: he hit a three over Tatum and drove to the hole on Paul George. at 18:57
  • Marc Farzetta: Mark says Labaron Philon Jr shot 50% from three, then adds, hedged, 'I think it was four of eight from the game'. It is unclear whether 4-of-8 is his three-point line or his overall shooting. at 19:20

  “How the Sixers' NEW Roster is COMING TOGETHER with LESS sacrifice! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On 76ers · 6 points · Oct 12
  • Marc Farzetta: Labaron Philon Jr shot a little better in the Boston game. The host warned he could still go through a cold spell. at 5:08
  • Marc Farzetta: Labaron Philon Jr hit a three while guarded by Jayson Tatum and did not look scared when Paul George guarded him. at 5:50
  • Marc Farzetta: Labaron Philon Jr played with the second unit and got a lot of time in the third preseason game. at 6:45
  • Marc Farzetta: Farris's opinion: Labaron Philon Jr, the 22nd overall pick, is a point guard first who wants to set up teammates. at 7:09
  • Marc Farzetta: Farris predicts, hedged with "I think", that Labaron Philon Jr will hit plenty of shots this season. at 7:04
  • Keith Pompey: Pompey's opinion: Labaron Philon Jr should have been drafted higher than he was. at 8:02

  “Boston Celtics' "PROBLEM" is a great Sixers' "SOLUTION"- Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗

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