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Phoenix Suns Reportedly Work Out Former Alabama Star

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 25, 2025 4:11 PM ET

Labaron Philon helped the Alabama Men's Basketball Team reach the 2025 Elite Eight (before they lost to Duke).

The 19-year-old finished the season with averages of 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 31.5% from the three-point range in 37 games.

Via ESPN's Jonathan Givony (on April 14): "NEWS: Alabama's Labaron Philon will enter the NBA Draft, he told ESPN. Philon, an SEC All-Freshman team member, says he's "all in on starting my pro career."

Philon brings strong two-way versatility and winning qualities NBA teams covet at the point guard position."

NEWS: Alabama's Labaron Philon will enter the NBA Draft, he told ESPN. Philon, an SEC All-Freshman team member, says he's "all in on starting my pro career."

Philon brings strong two-way versatility and winning qualities NBA teams covet at the point guard position. pic.twitter.com/phyS65X47s
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) April 14, 2025

Recently, Philon had a workout with the Phoenix Suns (h/t Alberto De Roa of HoopsHype).

Via Suns Nation: "Alabama guard Labaron Philon had a workout w/ the Suns yesterday. Most mock drafts have Philon selected in the late 1st to early 2nd round range."

Alabama guard Labaron Philon had a workout w/ the Suns yesterday. Most mock drafts have Philon selected in the late 1st to early 2nd round range. pic.twitter.com/m2vWFZEj7g
— Suns Nation (@SunsNationNBA) May 25, 2025

The Suns are in need of more point guard depth going into the 2025-26 season.

They are coming off a year where they missed the NBA playoffs as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 36-46 record.

Via @mcfdraft: "Labaron Philon is the quintessential “16-game player” that people aren’t talking about from this draft class.

High-feel playmaker (2.09 A/TO) with strong ancillary skills & off-ball scoring creation — disruptive point-of-attack defending (36.7% dFG), motor + anticipation @ 6’4."

The Suns have two picks in the 2025 NBA Draft (29 and 52).

They have a talented roster led by Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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