Dylan Harper impresses in Summer League as San Antonio Spurs consider future without De'Aaron Fox
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He even received six votes when asked which rookie will end up being the best pick in the draft. Dylan Harper, the San Antonio Spurs' third consecutive top-five pick in the NBA Draft over the previous three years, was selected this year.
San Antonio Spurs face tough decisions as Dylan Harper shines alongside De'Aaron Fox
ESPN recently surveyed early thoughts on the draft. Twenty unnamed NBA executives and scouts were polled by ESPN's Jeremy Woo to get their opinions on the incoming rookie class for the 2025–2026
season.
Participants voted on five questions based on their assessments and initial observations from this offseason.
The questions included who organizations consider the front-runner for the No. 1 pick in 2026, which players were thought to be possible draft steals, and whether anyone may challenge
for Rookie of the Year. The panelists shared their opinions.
Six votes went to Dylan Harper of San Antonio Spurs, the No. 2 choice, who was considered as
expendable.
Some people thought the team would be a good destination despite their packed backcourt.
The S.A. Spurs, who have been preparing for more playmaking around Victor Wembanyama going ahead, selected Dylan Harper because of his skill at pick-and-roll and his cunning, potent style of play. He appears to be a key long-term player, even if he ends up starting as a rookie.
As per ESPN, one Western Conference scout said:
"[Harper] has some [Manu] Ginobili to his offensive game...
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If the 3-point shot ever becomes a true weapon [for him], he makes Fox expendable and gives San Antonio a nice trade asset."
Dylan Harper in action (Image via Instagram / @dylharpp)
Many believe that the S.A. Spurs' path to being a competitive club has started with Dylan Harper's addition. In fact, one NBA legend advised
to change his style of play moving forward.
The San Antonio Spurs now have three starting-level guards, none of whom would benefit from a spell off the bench, so they may need to deal with De'Aaron Fox's position. However, instead of taking any steps to cut De'Aaron Fox or other players, the team has signed Dylan Harper, who made an impression in Las Vegas.
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