Warriors Eye Labaron Philon in Draft, Balance Youth & Stars

0:00For the Goldest Day Warriors, it's March 1st. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Goldest Day Warriors hold their own draft pick heading into the 2026 off season. Depending on the rest of the regular season, they can land the middle of the pack selection in a promising draft class. A recent Mod draft from Bleacher Report points to them grabbing Alabama Guard, Lava and Philan Jr. with a late lottery spot. Philan stands 6 feet 4 as a point guard and brings 2 way skills to the table. He's averaging 21.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 5 assists per game this season. His improved shooting and rim finishing have caught Scout's eyes lately. Meanwhile, the Warriors run one of the league's oldest rosters. Younger players have stepped up big during recent injury stretches, showing the team needs more cost control talent long-term. According to draft experts, Philan shines in catch and shoot situations and perimeter defense, though his pull-up game needs work.

1:01He's thriving with high usage at Alabama right now. As Stephen Curry nears retirement, adding a developmental guard like Philan makes sense. The Warriors might pair this with tray talks for stars like Giannis in Taito KOO, balancing youth and star power. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM