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Spurs Draft Rookie Dylan Harper, Hoping to Emulate Father's NBA Success
16 Jul
Summary
- Spurs draft Dylan Harper, son of 5-time NBA champion Ron Harper
- Ron Harper criticizes Lakers' Luka Doncic for poor defensive effort
- Dylan to play alongside Spurs' rising star Victor Wembanyama
In the 2025 NBA Draft, the San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper with the second overall pick, hoping the young player can emulate the success of his father, 5-time NBA champion Ron Harper. Ron Harper, who won titles alongside Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Shaquille O'Neal, has now turned his attention to criticizing his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, and their star player Luka Doncic.
Harper has taken to social media to call out Doncic's lack of defensive effort, insisting that the Slovenian's recent weight transformation won't address his general disinterest on that end of the floor. The Lakers have been a major focus this offseason, with speculation rife about their ability to contend in the Western Conference.
As Dylan Harper suits up for the Spurs, he will be playing alongside another highly touted prospect, Victor Wembanyama. With the cerebral and driven Wembanyama on the roster, Ron Harper's fiery competitive spirit could be a welcome addition to the Spurs' culture as they look to build a winning team.
