With the second overall pick, the San Antonio Spurs made franchise history. With the selection of Rutgers phenom Dylan Harper, the Spurs have officially etched the rookie into Spurs history.
Harper joins only David Robinson and Victor Wembanyama as the highest drafted players in Spurs franchise history. This is a monumental moment for both Harper and the Spurs organization. No matter what the young kid does, this moment will forever be remembered.
Dylan Harper is a Spurs franchise cornerstone
Despite the plethora of guards and overall talent already in San Antonio, Dylan Harper is without a doubt a core piece of the Spurs going forward. Head coach Mitch Johnson and the entire team will push him to be the greatest player he can be.
Harper will have the support of the players, the coaching staff, and the front office. The Spurs as a whole will be built around the talents of Harper and Wembanyama. Every move the Spurs make in the future will be made with Dylan Harper in mind. The Spurs will go as far as Harper and Wembanyama take them.
Get comfortable with Harper because he will be in the Spurs headlines for a long time. Wembanyama may be the face of the franchise, but Harper will be a very close second.
The Spurs believed in him all along
Ever since the Spurs landed the second overall pick, the Spurs have had their sights set on Dylan Harper. There was no world where Harper wouldn't be suiting up for San Antonio, and now it is official.
Despite early rumors alluding to the Spurs trading the pick or selecting a different prospect, they held their ground and took the guy they believed in. He has proven everything he needs to, and now he will get the chance to show it on the court.
This level of trust is very valuable. The Spurs are completely bought in. They loved what they saw in the workouts, interviews, and the combine. It is clear that the Spurs believe he will be a stud, and you should too. The kid has high expectations to live up to, but I think he can achieve all of that and more.