I wear 0, Labaron Philon,now I give allowances to my mama PROS: Super twitchy and agile guard whose change of direction makes him incredibly hard to guard. His lack of vertical athleticism is more than offset with his pace and shiftiness. This has allowed him to guard larger defenders while also creating separation on the ball. Truly feared in isolation Solid handle that also allows him to attack defenders and easily get downhill. Provides the basis for a playmaking role that is boosted by his incredible vision and instincts. Insane level of craft and real-time footwork that amplifies his lethality on the ball His head is in an exciting spot when it comes to understanding NBA offenses. He made advanced reads in pick-and-rolls, but he’s also been really good at reacting to defensive adjustments. Super cerebral and instinctual. His playmaking and vision is for real; he managed similar efficiency and assist levels even in the face of rising usage Solid shooter. Shot 39.7% from three, 78.8% from the line, and 45% from midrange, an impressive jump from the mediocre splits he posted as a freshman. His shooting mechanics have also improved. He still does have a more narrower base at his feet, but his shooting will likely translate to the league (supplemented by his free-throw percentage) Great defender. He has averaged around 1.2-1.3 steals per game each year at Alabama despite Oats’ gameplanning around high-motor offense rather than committed defense. He has good instincts in the passing lane and regularly telegraphs passes, turning defense into offense pretty quickly. Active hands and active feet help with this. Can play through contact despite his slender frame. It’s been noted that teams have never hunted Philon despite his being one of the skinnier, weaker guards in the class. He plays through contact on the offensive end, averaging 65% at the rim. He gets to the line at a decent rate as well. He has a serviceable floater and finishes off the glass well. Dawg mindset. He was the core of the Alabama locker room as a sophomore and brings a winning culture to whatever NBA team he joins. Truly competitive and a committed, impact player willing to do the dirty work and take on undesirable roles CONS: That lack of vertical athleticism is concerning when paired with his 6’3, 175-pound frame. He finished with five dunks in the 2025-26 season. When defending larger NBA guards, he may struggle, especially without the veteran defensive know-how that players like White, Suggs, etc. lean on. To be able to switch on multiple positions, he has to add muscle to his frame; something he struggled with his sophomore season at Bama. Size isn’t too much of a concern; it’s his strength. He might get hunted by larger, 6’8+ wings on screens He’s a bit of a tweener. Although he has the creation, his main values lies in his deep offensive bag and scoring. However, he’s a bit slender and short to be an orthodox combo guard, meaning he won’t be able to show his full skillset until later in his career or if he proves himself as a league-ready scorer. QUESTIONS: How real is his shot? His free-throw shooting is good, but not great enough to count on. His three-point shooting last year was disastrous, and, although it has improved, he hasn’t really become the automatic pull-up shooter that would really make him threatening coming off the pick-and-roll in the league. If his jumper continues to improve, and his sophomore season wasn’t a joke, he will thrive in the league. If it regresses to what it was throughout high school and his freshman season, he will truly be toothless. Can he improve his strength? If he does, how will it impact his twitchy playstyle? His summer after draft week heavily impacts his versatility guarding multiple positions. He isn’t tall, long, or strong. If he adds genuine muscle to his frame where he couldn’t at Bama, he will truly be a serviceable defender in the league.