Joel Embiid Welcomes Rookie Labaron Philon Jr.

Joel Embiid is set to begin a 3-year extension worth $58.1 million in the 2026-27 season.

He will be playing with new rookie Labaron Philon Jr., the No. 22 overall pick from Alabama.

Philon said Embiid is a great player who makes the game easy for others.

He aims to make the game easy for Embiid as much as he can.

Philon joins a talented group of guards led by Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

He will have to figure out how to play off Embiid in his first NBA season.

Philon is a small but explosive guard who took big leaps forward from his freshman year to sophomore year.

He has a competitive edge that will help him with Embiid and in the city of Philadelphia.

As long as Philon keeps his competitive nature and continues to be a solid 3-point shooter, the 76ers will be in great shape.

Embiid will welcome Philon and look for him to fill his role as a young player to help Philadelphia get over the hump in the East and dethrone the defending champion New York Knicks.

Philon's competitive juice is everything to him.

He feels like he has to compete hard to survive in the league.

The 76ers are looking to have success sooner rather than later with Philon on board.

Embiid is still dominant on the floor despite injury setbacks and will be a key player in the team's success.

On June 25, Philon discussed his excitement to play next to Embiid.

He is looking forward to working with the star big man and helping the 76ers succeed.

Embiid loves having competitors around him.

He wants to make sure everybody is on the same page in terms of chasing a championship.

Philon's edge will help him with Embiid and in the city of Philadelphia.

He is ready to compete with the top guys and top dogs from day one.

The 76ers are in great shape with Philon and Embiid on board.

They are looking to get over the hump in the East and dethrone the defending champion New York Knicks.