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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Jun 24, 5:50 AM
Sixers on first-round pick Labaron Philon: ‘He’s a hooper’
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The NBA team drafted the Alabama guard even though it already has one of the league’s best backcourts.
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Sixers on first-round pick Labaron Philon: ‘He’s a hooper’
The NBA team drafted the Alabama guard even though it already has one of the league’s best backcourts.
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What happened The NBA team drafted the Alabama guard even though it already has one of the league’s best backcourts.
The headline split The left frames it as "First-round pick Labaron Philon brings ball-handling, shooting ability, and playmaking to...". The right frames it as "Sixers on first-round pick Labaron Philon: ‘He’s a hooper’".
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Left / center-leftFirst-round pick Labaron Philon brings ball-handling, shooting ability, and playmaking to the Sixers
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Right / center-rightSixers on first-round pick Labaron Philon: ‘He’s a hooper’
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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Jun 24, 5:03 AM
First-round pick Labaron Philon brings ball-handling, shooting ability, and playmaking to the Sixers
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Philon, a two-year standout at Alabama, has a crafty handle and can finish at the rim. His ball-handling will be especially helpful for Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe in the backcourt.
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