The San Antonio Spurs stuck with expectations during the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday by selecting Rutgers guard Dylan Harper with the No. 2 overall pick. The move was widely anticipated, and it strengthens the Spurs’ growing core of promising young talent.
What makes this selection even more special is the family connection. Dylan is the son of former Spurs standout Ron Harper.
Hence, the moment was deeply emotional and joyous for the Harper household. After his son’s draft, Ron Harper celebrated his son’s milestone with a lighthearted and hilarious post on X.
“@spurs where’s the best cigar bar in San Antonio?” Harper joked.
@spurs where’s the best cigar bar in San Antonio?
— Ron Harper (@HARPER04_5) June 26, 2025
This year’s draft marks the third straight time the Spurs have had a top-four selection. In 2023, they picked French phenom Victor Wembanyama at No. 1. In 2024, they added Stephon Castle with the No. 4 pick. So far, both selections were worthy enough, as both Wemby and Castle won Rookie of the Year in their rookie campaigns.
Dylan Harper Shares Optimism For His NBA Journey
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Harper is now joining the group that is creating a foundation of young, high-upside talent that could define the franchise for years to come. In his post-draft interview with ESPN, Dylan Harper expressed his excitement about joining San Antonio’s rising core.
“I think when you play with a bunch of great players, it just brings the best out of you. They got a great young core over there. I’m just ready to get in there and make an impact anywhere I can with those guys,” he said.
Harper averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game during his season at Rutgers. Now, with a strong supporting cast around him, he’s expected to make an immediate impact in San Antonio.
