NBA Draft 2025: San Antonio Spurs pick No. 2 overall Dylan Harper to form dynamic duo with Victor Wembanyama
Dylan Harper and Victor Wembanyama. Image via: David Banks-Imagn Images | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
The San Antonio Spurs made a franchise-shaping move on Wednesday night, selecting Rutgers guard Dylan Harper with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The pick pairs Harper, who has been an electric playmaker and shot creator.
With the 2023 No. 1 pick and generational big man Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs continue to build one of the NBA's most exciting young cores. Harper is now officially a Spur, and the franchise may be looking for a breakout after years of rebuilding.
Dylan Harper joins Victor Wembanyama in the San Antonio Spurs roster
Dylan Harper just became the latest building block in San Antonio. He is also the highest-drafted player in Rutgers history, surpassing James Bailey's sixth overall selection in 1978.
His lone season with the Scarlet Knights saw him earn third-team All-Big Ten honors, as well as a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman team. Harper also set a program record for true freshmen with 564 total points. He was averaging 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1.4 steals per game on 48.4% shooting from the field.
Harper enters a revamped Spurs roster that already includes Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and De'Aaron Fox.
Certainly, there have been some concerns about his perimeter shooting, as he shot 33.3% from three. However, his ability to finish in traffic, create off the dribble, and score at all three levels has turned heads across the league.
'When you play with a bunch of great players, it just brings the best out of you,' Harper said following his selection. 'They've got a great core over there. I'm just ready to get in there and make an impact any way I can with those guys.'
His new teammates already seem eager to welcome him. Wembanyama posted a short but powerful message to his Instagram story moments after the pick: "Welcome home," he wrote over a photo of Harper's post-draft interview.
Harper couldn't hide his excitement either. Speaking with Taylor Rooks, he said: "What point guard would not want to play with Wemby? He's everything you want in a big man. He does everything. He's just one of a kind."
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The Spurs also added Carter Bryant at No. 14 and still hold the 38th pick. But the night belonged to Harper, who will now look to shine alongside Wemby and Castle in what could be the NBA's next dominant trio.
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