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Mavericks Reportedly Interested in First-Team All-SEC Star
- Dallas is studying the addition of Labaron Philon Jr. to fortify the back court alongside Kyrie Irving for the 2026 season.
- ESPN’s Jeremy Woo reports Labaron Philon Jr. is drawing lottery-level interest, including from Dallas.
- Philon Jr. had a standout 2025-26 season, averaging 22 points, 3.5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game for Alabama.
- Philon Jr. is listed at about 6-foot-2.5, which raises size concerns for the pro level.
- Dallas could use Philon Jr. as a playmaking option to complement Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving.
- The Mavericks hold three draft picks and are weighing multiple directions for the 2026 draft.
- Contending guard Kyrie Irving is expected to return to action at the start of the 2026 season.
- Labaron Philon Jr. earned consensus All-American honors and first-team All-SEC recognition in college.
- Philon Jr. expressed enthusiasm about a potential fit with the Mavericks during the NBA combine.
- The report notes there are scenarios where Philon Jr. could fall into the teens due to guard depth across teams.
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