Internally, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the San Antonio Spurs view Dylan Harper as their second-best player.
The San Antonio Spurs view Dylan Harper as their best player outside Victor Wembanyama.
Position
SG
Age
20
Height
196 cm
Weight
98 kg
Birth place
New Jersey, United States of America
ESPN expert Brian Windhorst made the intriguing claim on The Hoop Collective Podcast while discussing the Spurs’ depth chart, rotation, and Harper remaining in his bench role.
“I’ll just say it: the Spurs internally believe Dylan Harper is their second-best player,” Windhorst claimed. “I’m not saying Mitch Johnson is going to come out and say that, nor should he. That’s not a slight on De’Aaron Fox or Stephon Castle.
“Harper is a stud. You talk to other front offices around the league, and they say the same thing. He’s a No. 2 pick in the draft, so of course he’s a stud, and he only got better as the season went along.”
Dylan Harper set for major 2nd NBA season
Many anticipate a breakout sophomore season coming for Dylan Harper.
After a remarkable run with the San Antonio Spurs to the NBA Finals, Harper captured widespread attention with his impressive plays, major performances, and unshakable poise throughout the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
Over 23 postseason games, he averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while shooting an efficient 51.5% from the field.
De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle set to be prioritized by Spurs amid Dylan Harper’s rise
Expectations are high for Dylan Harper to be even better in the 2026-27 season. However, he finds himself at the back again of the San Antonio Spurs’ main backcourt.
With De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle set to start again for San Antonio, that leaves Harper settling in as the Spurs’ second-unit leader.
Ultimately, it will be interesting to see how Harper continues to develop and how the Spurs choose to handle his emergence.
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