{"id":918843,"date":"2026-10-07T01:34:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T01:34:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/918843\/"},"modified":"2026-10-07T01:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T01:34:13","slug":"dylan-harper-spurs-claim-from-nba-insider-raises-questions-for-deaaron-fox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/918843\/","title":{"rendered":"Dylan Harper Spurs claim from NBA insider raises questions for De’Aaron Fox"},"content":{"rendered":"

Internally, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the San Antonio Spurs view Dylan Harper as their second-best player.<\/p>\n

The San Antonio Spurs view Dylan Harper as their best player outside Victor Wembanyama.<\/p>\n


\n \"Dylan
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\n Position
\n SG\n <\/p>\n

\n Age
\n 20\n <\/p>\n

\n Height
\n 196 cm\n <\/p>\n

\n Weight
\n 98 kg\n <\/p>\n

\n Birth place
\n New Jersey, United States of America\n <\/p>\n

ESPN expert Brian Windhorst made the intriguing claim on The Hoop Collective Podcast while discussing the Spurs\u2019 depth chart, rotation, and Harper remaining in his bench role.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

Dylan Harper set for major 2nd NBA season <\/p>\n

Many anticipate a breakout sophomore season coming for Dylan Harper.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle set to be prioritized by Spurs amid Dylan Harper’s rise <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, it will be interesting to see how Harper continues to develop and how the Spurs choose to handle his emergence.<\/p>\n

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