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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 27: Labaron Philon #0 of the Alabama Crimson Tide dribbles against the Michigan Wolverines in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at the United Center on March 27, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

The Philadelphia 76ers selected University of Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. with the No. 22 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

Philon is a high-upside player who should help to fill out the backcourt in Philadelphia. But, he’s going to have to wear a different number than he wore in college.

Labaron Philon Jr. Will Wear No. 00 with Philadelphia 76ers

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 23: NBA commissioner Adam Silver shakes hands with Labaron Philon Jr. after he is drafted twenty-second overall by the Philadelphia 76ers during Round One of the 2026 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)

Philon wore No. 0 during his two seasons at the University of Alabama, but that number is already occupied in Philadelphia by star guard Tyrese Maxey. So, Philon was forced to pivot.

On social media, Philon revealed that he will be wearing No. 00 for the 76ers.

Philon will become the ninth player in franchise history to wear the No. 00. The last player to sport the number was Reggie Jackson during the 2024-25 NBA season. Other Sixers players to wear the number include Willie Cauley-Stein, Corey Brewer, Jacob Pullen, Spencer Hawes, Amal McCaskill, Eric Montross and Benoit Benjamin.

This story will be updated.