76ers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. evaluates himself after 2 summer games
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LAS VEGAS -- Through two games of the summer league, Philadelphia 76ers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. is making things happen. The No. 22 overall pick in the draft is averaging 21.0 points and 6.5 assists while shooting 40% from deep on 7.5 attempts. He has shown no signs of being a rookie as he has played with a ton of poise and confidence as a young player.
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Philon had 24 points in Saturday's summer league overtime win over the Indiana Pacers and made some big plays in the extra session and in big moments. It was another strong showing after scoring 18 points in the win over the Detroit Pistons.
"I'm a very confident player, I would say," Philon smiled. "Being able to get into the lane, being able to spread out, get into the lane, make some open 3s, and just being able to compete on the other side of the ball. I feel like that's an important thing as well."
Philon is also averaging 3.0 rebounds per game in the summer league. That's another factor that he wants to add to his game and help him earn his spot in the rotation and help the Sixers move forward. It's obvious that he has a good head on his shoulders and is looking to give Philadelphia some real production.
"Being able to go get those extra rebounds," Philon finished. "When the bigs are boxing out. That can take it a long way. Being able to just get five or seven rebounds as a guard. I feel like that's a big thing."
Philon and the Sixers will take on the Houston Rockets on Tuesday to continue the summer league.
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