BREAKING: Spurs Select G Dylan Harper 2nd Overall in the 2025 NBA Draft

[BatManu20]

LFG tbh.

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[LeBowen]

Hopefully this moment will be replayed many years down the line in the same way way Manu and Tony draft moments are.

[lefty20]

Fox, Castle & Harper back court. We gonna eat real good next year bros

[Mnky]

:lobt:

[BatManu20]

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[tbdog]

He is going to be special for this team. Having three guards to break down the defense for every minute? It's been years since we had 2.

[spursparker9]

Fox, Castle & Harper back court. We gonna eat real good next year bros

These 3 is the blueprint to break Pacers and Thunders 94 foot full court defense tbh.

[BatManu20]

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[tbdog]

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[spurraider21]

ok but seriously, no more guys with shooting question marks :lol

welcome to SA, Dylan :bobo

[Dancelot]

Finally a new number 2

[100%duncan]

Welcome to the team Adobo King

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Spurs didn't take much of the 5 minutes to send the pick in.

lol K:lolC and lol every poster trying to trade the #2 pick for the last month.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/HARPER04_5/status/1938029997874118686

[BatManu20]

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[Seventyniner]

Please give this man jersey #2 and purge all thoughts of retiring it for Number Two.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/DominguezCinco/status/1938029720857096444

[spurraider21]

KOC malding right now

[ace3g]

https://x.com/manuginobili/status/1938030845622677518

[vy65]

https://x.com/HARPER04_5/status/1938029997874118686

Methinks Ron is gonna be the gift that keeps on giving

[LeBowen]

Methinks Ron is gonna be the gift that keeps on giving

Can't wait for a playoff series against the Rockets.
KD vs Ron will be a GOATed twitter battle.

[BatManu20]

Finally a new number 2

Until PATFO make him choose another one so they can retire #2 for nephew's bitchass tbh :rolleyes

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Dylan's mom's a baddie tbh.

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[GAustex]

Nice OP

[BatManu20]

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[skin27]

Welcome to spurs dylan harper

[BatManu20]

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[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOCWF5c3P2Y

[cutewizard]

Perhaps the Spurs should consider a job for the mom in Austin, yes? hehe

[Spurs Brazil]

#2

https://x.com/spurs/status/1938037480475025435

[RC_Drunkford]

sky is the limit for this kid when he's being mentored by Manu and Fox

[Seventyniner]

#2

Spurs official Twitter account showing him wearing #2 gives me hope.

Don't rugpull me, Spurs!

[Dancelot]

Until PATFO make him choose another one so they can retire #2 for nephew's bitchass tbh :rolleyes
I really hope they don’t do something stupid like that

[LeBowen]

Spurs official Twitter account showing him wearing #2 gives me hope.

Don't rugpull me, Spurs!

Pop is about to wake up from his nap and tell them that's not who we are.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1938040355041001684

[BatManu20]

They gave him #2. LFGGGG. Fuck Kawhi!

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[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1938041912776118672

[cutewizard]

nice family, rooted, humble

getting better and better

[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/NBATV/status/1938041445237068204

[spursistan]

They gave him #2. LFGGGG. Fuck Kawhi!

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LFG!! So glad this happened. It's almost feel like a delayed coda to arguably the most disgusting episode in our franchise history. That dude shall stay a footnote/parenthesis in our storied franchise. we move on..

[Spurs Brazil]

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[BatManu20]

https://x.com/nateryansports/status/1938053069125587414

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[skin27]

What are we going to do with fox now?

[LakerHater]

https://images4.imagebam.com/b7/c8/05/ME134ZC0_o.gif

[Mugen]

Harper is gonna be a monster tbh

[LeBowen]

What are we going to do with fox now?

Have him as our second best player until Harper surpasses him?
We need to make the playoffs and we won't do that with a rookie and a sophmore as two main playmakers, no matter how good they are.

[Spurs Brazil]

https://x.com/jtakuz/status/1938052296052519200

[barakz21]

Gotdamn. It says something that your best player goes facetiming newly drafted rookies. Very early on, Wemby's already doing the Brady "hi I'm Tom" thing.

[baseline bum]

What are we going to do with fox now?

What did we do with Tony when we got Manu?

[Mugen]

It's honestly funny how we just gloss over how stupidly lucky the Spurs got to have a chance to draft Harper :lol

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2f2WdL_x10

[cutewizard]

They gave him #2. LFGGGG. Fuck Kawhi!

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He is happy, shows in his eyes,

happy new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! hehehe

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[cutewizard]

Ecosystem

Judging from his comments and reactions, he benefited from nurturing ecosystems, like mother, family, etc

And the Spurs are like that, too, the nurturing aspect...

Great fit, imo

[Lebowski Brickowski]

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DId he just tell Vic, "Ima catch you later"? hahaha gotta go!

[heyheymymy]

Spurs have their squad.

[Mr. Body]

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I definitely have concerns. It's an issue, but one that can be resolved. Can Fox swallow his ego? Will his contract become not worth it? Can he survive without a huge diet of shots and possessions and having to share the ball?

Not sure we know yet.

[Mr. Body]

Spurs have their squad.

Hmm... that one didn't turn out so great for a few of those.

[heyheymymy]

lol Vic "we lit"

a lot to be excited about tonight. Welcome to SA Dylan Harper!

[heyheymymy]

Hmm... that one didn't turn out so great for a few of those.

Just reminded me of the feeling of having help again but yeah maybe not the best metaphor. At least we can try to fight OKC now.

[heyheymymy]

Really impressed with how natural and sincere Harper is. He and Castle seem so chill and dependable. Good traits.

[spursistan]

Wemby has completely changed the trajectory of this franchise..Everyone and their moms is excited to join in..

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[Guru of Nothing]

This is it. Nothing but picks in the 20s for the foreseeable future.

[spursistan]

Really impressed with how natural and sincere Harper is. He and Castle seem so chill and dependable. Good traits.
Real good point. Both even keel, well-articulate and so genuine. We've come a long way from entrusting a mute, non leader with the keys of the franchise..

[Mr. Body]

Just reminded me of the feeling of having help again but yeah maybe not the best metaphor. At least we can try to fight OKC now.

I'm playing. Sochan is definitely Kikuchyo though.

[skin27]

What did we do with Tony when we got Manu?
Tony and manu play different positions.

[San Antonio Slayer]

Manu has always been a combo guard and Caruso could guard Yokic having Hartenstein around, so are we getting Yabusele or playing around with Barnes at PF?

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgCwnfa8z_Y

[spursparker9]

D Harp vs Castle during practice would be amazing.

[poopbox]

I definitely have concerns. It's an issue, but one that can be resolved. Can Fox swallow his ego? Will his contract become not worth it? Can he survive without a huge diet of shots and possessions and having to share the ball?

Not sure we know yet.

This is a question for Castle and Harper, not Fox.

Spurs aren't about to start paying Fox north of 40 million dollars a year and then say "we need you to shoot less and share the ball more with guards who aren't nearly as good as you yet, experienced as you yet, and if we combine their salary and double still don't make as much money as you do"

Fox is going to play like Fox with virtually no consideration for any player on this team except Wemby, and the focus will be on how Castle and Harper can fit around that.

[TheDoctor]

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I’m so hard right now. Sorry for the pants tent. Let’s GO unx unx unx

[spurraider21]

It's honestly funny how we just gloss over how stupidly lucky the Spurs got to have a chance to draft Harper :lol
just imagine we wound up with scoot 2 years ago :lol

[Mr. Body]

This is a question for Castle and Harper, not Fox.

Spurs aren't about to start paying Fox north of 40 million dollars a year and then say "we need you to shoot less and share the ball more with guards who aren't nearly as good as you yet, experienced as you yet, and if we combine their salary and double still don't make as much money as you do"

Fox is going to play like Fox with virtually no consideration for any player on this team except Wemby, and the focus will be on how Castle and Harper can fit around that.

With Fox I mean as he enters the later part of this next contract in two to three years, that he's not going to be wanting to be losing minutes and touches as he's looking for his next one.

[LeBowen]

just imagine we wound up with scoot 2 years ago :lol

Spurs would've picked Amen if we got #2 or #3, no question.

[spursistan]

Definitely need more Manu time with our guards. Harper, a fellow lefty, is the closest prospect to a Ginobili archetype we've seen in years

https://x.com/HARPER04_5/status/1938289197867311593

[spursistan]

Pop not in the room. I knew the "El Jefe" gimmick was more of an ego stroke to save him from himself and ease him out of coaching. Pop simply can no longer sustain a day job. Post-stroke He is emeritus status; more so than Pat Riley who is older.

https://x.com/spurs/status/1938250631698915583

[LeBowen]

https://i.imgur.com/sGpr1ji.png

Meme-worthy, tbh. :lol

[scott]

Mitch does seem to have command of the room with the FO, that's a good sign

[Seventyniner]

https://i.imgur.com/sGpr1ji.png

Meme-worthy, tbh. :lol

What does it say about me that the first meme I thought of was this one?

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[rjv]

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Meme-worthy, tbh. :lol

lol. looks like a sneak peek at a Jordan Peele movie.

[exstatic]

They gave him #2. LFGGGG. Fuck Kawhi!

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Cleanse the stench off that number. LFG!

[exstatic]

What are we going to do with fox now?

Fox will be here and be important for the duration of his contract, whether it’s 3 or 4 years. Spurs will work with Klutch at that point to find him a soft landing.

[Seventyniner]

I really hope #2 goes into the rafters.

Around 2044.

With Harper's name on the back.

[Leetonidas]

https://i.imgur.com/sGpr1ji.png

Meme-worthy, tbh. :lol

Why does RC always look like he just shit his pants and is afraid to stand up

[BacktoBasics]

Why does RC always look like he just shit his pants and is afraid to stand up

Low dose meth probably. Adderall perhaps.

[exstatic]

It's honestly funny how we just gloss over how stupidly lucky the Spurs got to have a chance to draft Harper :lol

I’ve told people that this is like OKC’s 3 year run of Durant, Westbrook, and Harden. Unfuckingbelievable.

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[Russ]

I’ve told people that this is like OKC’s 3 year run of Durant, Westbrook, and Harden. Unfuckingbelievable.

Hopefully, a different ending.

[vy65]

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Huge expectations on these two to wash out the awfulness associated with the guys who last wore those numbers.

[vy65]

Also, let's get the growth plates convo going because Dylan looks about the same heighth (6'8") as CB.

[vy65]

lol

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[scott]

Huge expectations on these two to wash out the awfulness associated with the guys who last wore those numbers.

Damn, what's your beef with Jordan McLaughlin?

[vy65]

Damn, what's your beef with Jordan McLaughlin?

Fair, but JMac will be able to get some more oxygen in the room once he ups his domestic violence game

[BatManu20]

Also, let's get the growth plates convo going because Dylan looks about the same heighth (6'8") as CB.

Harper is standing closer to the camera and his hair makes him look taller than he is. Combine measurements are exact and they say Carter is 2 inches taller so it's a safe bet tbh.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GuYfjCiXwAEcxBu?format=jpg&name=4096x4096

[Ice009]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkASq1YFoDU

Posted this video in another thread, but just poting here too as the number was brought up a few posts ago. It seems Dylan was really happy to get his number that he wanted. The Spurs had to give it to him, IMO it was the right thing to do.
I really loved Kawhi, but he did it to himself on the terms he left with. Spurs don't owe him anything with the way he handled his exit.

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[Dejounte]

https://x.com/harper04_5/status/1938712394982629634?s=46

I fucking love this guy

[benefactor]

https://x.com/harper04_5/status/1938712394982629634?s=46

I fucking love this guy
He's gonna be pure gold this year

[Mr. Body]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkASq1YFoDU

Posted this video in another thread, but just poting here too as the number was brought up a few posts ago. It seems Dylan was really happy to get his number that he wanted. The Spurs had to give it to him, IMO it was the right thing to do.
I really loved Kawhi, but he did it to himself on the terms he left with. Spurs don't owe him anything with the way he handled his exit.

Thank God Carter Bryant will finally be able to afford a shirt.

[ace3g]

[tweet c7SHx5Db7H8 /tweet]

What was this post?

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

What was this post?

Fixed it. Just a random DH tweet.

[scott]

https://x.com/harper04_5/status/1938712394982629634?s=46

I fucking love this guy

It's like DJM's dad, but if he were belligerently drunk

[Extra Stout]

No worries, the Spurs will still retire #2…

For Harper.

[Mr. Body]

I like Ron Harper but I get why she divorced him.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[Ice009]

Here's the live press conference link :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5u9uukefd0

[BatManu20]

Kid is def confident. I dig it.

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Looks stoked tbh

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

Harper not taking it easy on the kids. Got that dawg in him tbh.

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[Gandalf]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkASq1YFoDU

Posted this video in another thread, but just poting here too as the number was brought up a few posts ago. It seems Dylan was really happy to get his number that he wanted. The Spurs had to give it to him, IMO it was the right thing to do.
I really loved Kawhi, but he did it to himself on the terms he left with. Spurs don't owe him anything with the way he handled his exit.

Are people seriously taking the ‘Kawhi’s number’ side? Wanting to play for your home team is one thing, but doing it the way Kawhi did killed any ‘respect’ the Spurs and their fans owed him. Long live #2 Harper.

[BackHome]

Man Harper is going to be a stud

[BatManu20]

This dude really put nephew in his all-time Starting 5 :lol

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[onechance87]

This dude really put nephew in his all-time Starting 5 :lol

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He is a big fan of his.If he models his game after him,would be great for us.

[dn0774]

Our local media is embarrassing (as we already knew), Dylan was called "Carter" multiple times lol. Carter and Dylan both making glowing references to Kawhi in their interviews is actually kind of funny, I wouldn't expect them to know off hand that Kawhi is persona non grata around south Texas. That being said, I can only hope both guys have even half as good a work ethic as Kawhi did/does, we'll be in good shape if they do.

[BatManu20]

Our local media is embarrassing (as we already knew), Dylan was called "Carter" multiple times lol. Carter and Dylan both making glowing references to Kawhi in their interviews is actually kind of funny, I wouldn't expect them to know off hand that Kawhi is persona non grata around south Texas. That being said, I can only hope both guys have even half as good a work ethic as Kawhi did/does, we'll be in good shape if they do.

This guys were like 11-12 when Kawhi was traded to TOR. they prob don't even remember much about it tbh. Certainly not the details about what went on behind the scenes.

[poopbox]

Our local media is embarrassing (as we already knew), Dylan was called "Carter" multiple times lol. Carter and Dylan both making glowing references to Kawhi in their interviews is actually kind of funny, I wouldn't expect them to know off hand that Kawhi is persona non grata around south Texas. That being said, I can only hope both guys have even half as good a work ethic as Kawhi did/does, we'll be in good shape if they do.

Somebody check social media to see what their uncles think about the spurs tbh

[PopTheGOAT]

The PA announcer at the media day introduced Harper as “the NEW number 2” :lol

Kawhi was a great player for us for 6 seasons. I don’t think there’s a problem that these guys admire his game. Despite how the Kawhi saga ended, it led to us being where we’re at now. 6 years of poverty but hoping and expecting those days to be over. I just watched the Jordan Classic and McDonald’s games and it’s hard to see this dude not being legit.

[scott]

This dude really put nephew in his all-time Starting 5 :lol

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GOAT convos aside... this would be a pretty lineup.

[Mr. Body]

The PA announcer at the media day introduced Harper as “the NEW number 2” :lol

Kawhi was a great player for us for 6 seasons. I don’t think there’s a problem that these guys admire his game. Despite how the Kawhi saga ended, it led to us being where we’re at now. 6 years of poverty but hoping and expecting those days to be over. I just watched the Jordan Classic and McDonald’s games and it’s hard to see this dude not being legit.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nW-bFGzNMXw

[John B]

GOAT convos aside... this would be a pretty lineup.

Sure if Nephew comes out to play

[TekXX]

Kawhi all-time starting 5? The first red flag.

[Limguogolo]

Step One: It's a match!
Second step: have a date with your match.
Step Three: Have a date with your match during which you discover that she is wearing a dress that looks like one of your ex's.
Step four: discover that your date actually knew your ex.
Step Five: Listen to your date spend her time saying all the good things she thinks about your ex.
Step Six: Relax and enjoy.

[Ice009]

I wonder if he's catering to Spurs fans by saying TD and Kawhi. If he actually is that big of a Kawhi fan? I would have thought that he wouldn't take Kawhi's number if that is the case. In all honesty, I didn't think either of these guys knew much about Kawhi's tenure here and how it ended.

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[Ice009]

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Cool to see Steph working out with the SL guys.

Sean Sweeny sighting at the back there with Mitch.

[sfernald]

Is it possible they are keeping him out of summer league cause the Gianni’s trade is heating back up now?

[scott]

Harper to sit out the CA Classic due to a "minor groin injury" per Donnie Harris

[Ice009]

Is it possible they are keeping him out of summer league cause the Gianni’s trade is heating back up now?

Where have you heard that Giannis trade is heating up? The Bucks just signed Myles Turner. No way they would have signed him if Giannis is leaving. Apparently they both wanted to play together.

[sfernald]

Where have you heard that Giannis trade is heating up? The Bucks just signed Myles Turner. No way they would have signed him if Giannis is leaving. Apparently they both wanted to play together.


‘’all sorts of mixed reports out there actually. Giannis is pissed they just dumped Lillard. Turner might actually be a big replacement for Giannis to go with pg Harper.

https://airalamo.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-saga-flipped-spurs-perfect-position

[Ice009]

‘’all sorts of mixed reports out there actually. Giannis is pissed they just dumped Lillard. Turner might actually be a big replacement for Giannis to go with pg Harper.

https://airalamo.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-saga-flipped-spurs-perfect-position

They're not trading Dylan for him after just introducing him to the fans. I saw that displeasure thing, but that doesn't mean he didn't know about Dame getting waived. He might just be saying that publicly. Having said that, if the Bucks did it without telling him, sh$t might hit the fan.

[LeBowen]

‘’all sorts of mixed reports out there actually. Giannis is pissed they just dumped Lillard. Turner might actually be a big replacement for Giannis to go with pg Harper.

https://airalamo.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-saga-flipped-spurs-perfect-position

You're telling us Bucks will trade Giannis after making one of the most expensive moves for a role player ever?
And Spurs will trade Harper after having his family on practice facility tour today?
Stop reading nonsense from those awful wannabe insiders.

[ChumpDumper]

‘’all sorts of mixed reports out there actually. Giannis is pissed they just dumped Lillard. Turner might actually be a big replacement for Giannis to go with pg Harper.

https://airalamo.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-saga-flipped-spurs-perfect-position

:lol "all sorts"
:lol "reports"

[sfernald]

You're telling us Bucks will trade Giannis after making one of the most expensive moves for a role player ever?
And Spurs will trade Harper after having his family on practice facility tour today?
Stop reading nonsense from those awful wannabe insiders.

Hey I get you 100% but it is Giannis after all, a true 1 of 1. You do whatever you have to if he truly becomes available and then just say “Sorry” a whole bunch of times.

By the way, I don’t want it to happen. I’m just afraid it’s happening. Holding Harper out is a sign.

[dn0774]

Is it possible they are keeping him out of summer league cause the Gianni’s trade is heating back up now?

Most likely cause Cali Classic is the JV summer league, other possible cause is if the groin issue is legit.

[BacktoBasics]

Need to remove “breaking” from the thread title. I keep thinking we just did something.

[poopbox]

Got Nephew old number and now he already missing the start of summer league with an injury :lol

[ChumpDumper]

Most likely cause Cali Classic is the JV summer league, other possible cause is if the groin issue is legit.

It's just abundance of caution. They'd sit him out of Vegas in the same situation. SL just isn't that important for high draft picks.

[OldMan88]

Dylan’s probably just recovering from the celebration ceremony his girlfriend gave him when he was drafted 2nd.

[Uriel]

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[RC_Drunkford]

you can see him workout and people think he's injured :lol Our top picks almost never play Summer League before Vegas.

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[dn0774]

Seeing Harper in summer league training camp participating in drills shows that the "groin issue" is just for show. No way would he be doing on court activity if there was an actual issue.

[Ariel]

‘’all sorts of mixed reports out there actually. Giannis is pissed they just dumped Lillard. Turner might actually be a big replacement for Giannis to go with pg Harper.

https://airalamo.com/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-saga-flipped-spurs-perfect-position
My guess is this is just Giannis trying to distance himself from the decision to cut Lillard, but there's no way he wasn't consulted and OK'd the move. Just a PR stunt most likely.

[scott]

Local reporters saying Harper has officially signed his rookie deal.

He's official official now.

[BatManu20]

Local reporters saying Harper has officially signed his rookie deal.

He's official official now.

Correct.

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[poopbox]

Fine by silver incoming for lying about summer league injuries tbh

[RC_Drunkford]

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[Degoat]

If you’re dunking and doing contact finishing drills I don’t think your injured lol

[BatManu20]

It appears Harper is as a D-1 Bronsexual.

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[BatManu20]

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[heyheymymy]

[Spears] “I talk to him the most,” Harper said about Ginobili. “More about just the game and the speed and just how he adapted to it... I’ve hung out with Ginobili every day since I’ve been here. I’m just picking his brain and just asking him questions."

[skin27]

When were going to see dylan play in summer league? Tomorrow?

[Russ]

When were going to see dylan play in summer league? Tomorrow?

Dylan will show up only when he wants to.

[RC_Drunkford]

[Spears] “I talk to him the most,” Harper said about Ginobili. “More about just the game and the speed and just how he adapted to it... I’ve hung out with Ginobili every day since I’ve been here. I’m just picking his brain and just asking him questions."

great to hear that. That‘s exactly who should mentor him. Manu talked to Steph a lot as well before the game in Paris.

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[Spears] “I talk to him the most,” Harper said about Ginobili. “More about just the game and the speed and just how he adapted to it... I’ve hung out with Ginobili every day since I’ve been here. I’m just picking his brain and just asking him questions."
Few things on this earth make me happier as a Spurs fan than reading that. My wife thought Harp's game looked like Manu's.

[exstatic]

Few things on this earth make me happier as a Spurs fan than reading that. My wife thought Harp's game looked like Manu's.

It would be insane to get a 19YO version of Manu.

[BatManu20]

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[BatManu20]

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[TimDunkem]

He's going to be very good, tbh. And quickly, I'd bet.

[BatManu20]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GvcImWFWUAA5t-v?format=jpg&name=small

[tonight...you]

Dylan will show up only when he wants to.
I am so frustrated that I know this reference and it's not specifically coming to me...

Fucking Gandalf.
You magnificent bastard.

[Mr. Body]

I'm good if he doesn't play Summer League. It's such spectacularly shitty basketball it doesn't matter for him. Let the try-hards work to get the last spots they can. It's barely watchable as it is.

[Russ]

I'm good if he doesn't play Summer League. It's such spectacularly shitty basketball it doesn't matter for him. Let the try-hards work to get the last spots they can. It's barely watchable as it is.

He will play.

[Mr. Body]

He will play.

Yeah and it'll be a waste

[spurraider21]

Yeah and it'll be a waste
nah, its nice in-game action for them, some of which like Harper havent played a live game for 4 months now. its a step up in competition from college, different structures, sets. get their feet wet acclimating to the speed/pace of the nba game, finishing against bigger athletes, etc.

and it will be the only chance at real live-game situations until preseason in october, another 3 months away.

[RC_Drunkford]

He will play.

Harper is out tomorrow

[KDKSpurs24]

Harper is out tomorrow
If he was gonna miss games this always made more sense, I guess. I’m sure if he had to pick 2 games for summer league he would rather play against Cooper Flagg and his good friend Ace Bailey.

[sfernald]

Spurs killing us here

[exstatic]

Spurs killing us here

This is like being mad that Tom Brady won’t play those first two preseason games. Walk it off,man.

[sfernald]

This is like being mad that Tom Brady won’t play those first two preseason games. Walk it off,man.

can’t wait till Christmas to play with my toys man

[ismael-robert]

Everyone knows who Tom is...Everyone wants to see Dylan against semi nba level talent

[Spurs Brazil]

Tomorsborn.bsky.social‬

Word at shootaround this morning is Dylan Harper continues to trend toward playing Saturday vs. Dallas. Spurs, as always, err on the side of caution at Summer League.

[BatManu20]

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[Ice009]

It seems to me, both Carter and Dylan just want to hoop and the money is a bonus on top of it. That's pretty cool to see.

[Mr. Body]

It seems to me, both Carter and Dylan just want to hoop and the money is a bonus on top of it. That's pretty cool to see.

"What are you most looking forward to in the NBA?"

Deandre Ayton: "My second contract."

[Russ]

"What are you most looking forward to in the NBA?"

Deandre Ayton: "My second contract."

Not exactly a PC answer. :lol

[Spurs Homer]

It seems to me, both Carter and Dylan just want to hoop and the money is a bonus on top of it. That's pretty cool to see.

harper grew up well off...

but still - yes - i agree with your post - mostly...

[exstatic]

Not exactly a PC answer. :lol

The only good thing about that answer is that it proved he’s not a liar. He was and still is in it for the money, only the money.

[ginobilized]

Even growing up very well off, earning more in a rookie contract than your father did in a career is significant. $56m to $35m.

[cutewizard]

We are set for years

[cutewizard]

This man is brimming with enthusiasm and cheefulness.....

Cant wait to have the trio (Fox, Castle and Harper) wreak havoc on the court...

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[Ice009]

"What are you most looking forward to in the NBA?"

Deandre Ayton: "My second contract."

Yeah, darn, I remember someone posting that quote recently. Not a good sign for the teams that signed him. Really doesn't give you much confidence.


harper grew up well off...

but still - yes - i agree with your post - mostly...

True. I forget/don't think that D-Harp is well off, but still, both he and his brother have worked their asses off to try and make it in the NBA.

Speaking of his brother, I saw that the Pistons have released him? If RH Jr. can't get a deal with another NBA team (not sure if he's willing to go overseas if he can't get a deal with another NBA team), I wonder if the Spurs would take a look at him for the Austin Spurs or something. It'd be cool if they could at least live together.


The only good thing about that answer is that it proved he’s not a liar. He was and still is in it for the money, only the money.

Very true. In a way, I respect that he was at least being honest. Doesn't make me feel good if I were the team signing him, though.


Even growing up very well off, earning more in a rookie contract than your father did in a career is significant. $56m to $35m.

Regardless of being well off, he's still worked his ass off to get here. Being well off doesn't get you to the number 2 pick. He's put in the work. It seems his parents (mom especially) have also done a great job with him IMO.


This man is brimming with enthusiasm and cheefulness.....

Cant wait to have the trio (Fox, Castle and Harper) wreak havoc on the court...

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuL-pWaUzvE

Same here. I'm hyped for that trio to wreak some havoc out there. I am a bit worried about the Fox injury I just read about, though. I hope it's not serious so that he can build some chemistry with the guys before the season starts. If he's out for extended time, then that would start the Spurs off of the back foot again, though, which would make a playoff bid harder.

[ginobilized]

[QUOTE=Ice009;11278898]Regardless of being well off, he's still worked his ass off to get here. Being well off doesn't get you to the number 2 pick. He's put in the work. It seems his parents (mom especially) have also done a great job with him IMO.[QUOTE=Ice009;11278898]

The context of my reply was in reference to his wealth as someone else had mentioned. Totally separate from his work ethic and mom's raising/coaching. I agree with you. I was simply stating the significance of earning more before age 25 than one's father did in his career. That's pretty amazing regardless of one's wealth level.

Did you think that I was disparaging Dylan and the Harpers? If so, not the case.

[Spurs Homer]

my comment of harper being well-off had zero to do with his work ethic or him earning his way, etc...

its just a fact...

if your dad is a millionaire and an nba champ (not sure how many rings) and you grew up on 3rd base (like white people)

then you grew up privileged...

not putting him down and i am 100 percent certain he worked his ass off and earned every bit of his contract/success
but a fact is a fact and was born into a wealthy situation...

[Ice009]

[QUOTE=Ice009;11278898]Regardless of being well off, he's still worked his ass off to get here. Being well off doesn't get you to the number 2 pick. He's put in the work. It seems his parents (mom especially) have also done a great job with him IMO.[QUOTE=Ice009;11278898]

The context of my reply was in reference to his wealth as someone else had mentioned. Totally separate from his work ethic and mom's raising/coaching. I agree with you. I was simply stating the significance of earning more before age 25 than one's father did in his career. That's pretty amazing regardless of one's wealth level.

Did you think that I was disparaging Dylan and the Harpers? If so, not the case.

I mistook what you said, yes. My apologies. I see what you were saying after rereading it. I took the other post as saying he's well off so he doesn't need the money and I carried that reply over to yours.

As for being privileged, it's an interesting topic. Do you guys think that he still would have made it to this same point if he wasn't?

[ginobilized]

[QUOTE=ginobilized;11279095][QUOTE=Ice009;11278898]Regardless of being well off, he's still worked his ass off to get here. Being well off doesn't get you to the number 2 pick. He's put in the work. It seems his parents (mom especially) have also done a great job with him IMO.

I mistook what you said, yes. My apologies. I see what you were saying after rereading it. I took the other post as saying he's well off so he doesn't need the money and I carried that reply over to yours.

As for being privileged, it's an interesting topic. Do you guys think that he still would have made it to this same point if he wasn't?

All good!

I think the privilege for Dylan is nature and nurture of growing up with a father in the league and an ultra-competitive mom. Obviously, the money did not hold he or his brother back. When the NBA and college basketball are part of the family business, a kid grows up with tremendous insight on what it might take to get there themselves. Others are relying on coaches and guessing what it really takes to make it in the league. Also, Ron Harper Sr. was such a stellar player and had a hard-nosed style of play. That must've been part of his upbringing too. I doubt Andrew Bynum or DeAndre Ayton will have sons that play in the NBA. I love seeing all the 2nd generation players and coaches in the league.

[ambchang]

my comment of harper being well-off had zero to do with his work ethic or him earning his way, etc...

its just a fact...

if your dad is a millionaire and an nba champ (not sure how many rings) and you grew up on 3rd base (like white people)

then you grew up privileged...

not putting him down and i am 100 percent certain he worked his ass off and earned every bit of his contract/success
but a fact is a fact and was born into a wealthy situation...

Born on the third base works in the business normal people world, but for athletes you’d still have to put in the work and genuinely love the game. Sure he’d get more and better training that most other people don’t get and you can connect with people who can come and see you early and give you pointers, but given the ridiculously small pool of people who can make it to the top, and you can’t really hide like you do in business (getting people to do your work and getting all the credit), rich kids making it to the nba could actually be a good sign because they are willing to go through all of that hard work despite having a pile of money available already

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Counting all the born on third base white people who dominate the NBA.

[Spurs Homer]

Born on the third base works in the business normal people world, but for athletes you’d still have to put in the work and genuinely love the game. Sure he’d get more and better training that most other people don’t get and you can connect with people who can come and see you early and give you pointers, but given the ridiculously small pool of people who can make it to the top, and you can’t really hide like you do in business (getting people to do your work and getting all the credit), rich kids making it to the nba could actually be a good sign because they are willing to go through all of that hard work despite having a pile of money available already

its just a plain old fact…

kid grew up well off…

if you were born and your father was royalty…
of course you would still have to practice your craft and dedicate yourself to reach the top rung

but you were born to royalty and you would have the best education, the best connections, the best tutors, the best chefs, the best guidance, the best equipment, the best facilities to hone your craft in,

Good genes most likely, a home where excellence was encouraged and fostered

and so many other things in your daily life to give you the best advantage…

lets face it…we grew up watching the original nba rosters and they paved the way…but these last few years we are watching their offspring follow their footsteps and its good to see and i am just stating facts…

no one should be getting defensive…Del curry was surely a factor in setting his kids on the right path….Jaren jackson and his star kid now, etc…

pretty sure these kids know they are lucky and im guessing most of them have been taught to be humble because black people were not “born on third base” in this country….

so hopefully their fathers learned from their fathers about the rough road they had to endure…and each generation has opportunities the last ones did not

but this new generation of ballers had a privileged upbringing and their fathers paved the way…

[Mr. Body]

NBA is like lots of other industries in the United States now, especially entertainment. If you come from money, you're much more likely to succeed. Look at a barely talented person like Taylor Swift. She comes from an outrageous amount of money. For basketball, those AAU circuits are extremely expensive to take part in, and most of those top players hire expensive coaches. It's like how Hollywood is covered in nepo-kids. It's always been that way to some degree, but is now worse. At some point recently the Golden State Warriors, almost all their players had fathers who played in the NBA.

That's not to rag on Dylan. He's a really good player regardless, and seems to come from a very good family.

[Ice009]

All good!

I think the privilege for Dylan is nature and nurture of growing up with a father in the league and an ultra-competitive mom. Obviously, the money did not hold he or his brother back. When the NBA and college basketball are part of the family business, a kid grows up with tremendous insight on what it might take to get there themselves. Others are relying on coaches and guessing what it really takes to make it in the league. Also, Ron Harper Sr. was such a stellar player and had a hard-nosed style of play. That must've been part of his upbringing too. I doubt Andrew Bynum or DeAndre Ayton will have sons that play in the NBA. I love seeing all the 2nd generation players and coaches in the league.

Yes, that makes sense. More so the insight of what it takes to make it there from his father and mother rather than going with people that never made it to the NBA, they'd be guessing or have an idea of what it takes, but since they haven't, it's closer to a guess. The main thing I was thinking of when I asked that question, maybe the money could have afforded him better training, and access to more stuff such as food, nutrition, training facilities, coaching etc. (a few other people have already posted about this on this page before I read their replies), but then it's probably more the experience of his father and basketball knowledge from his mother than helped the most. I definitely believe he and his brother have worked hard and it's not just natural talent in his case.

Great point about guys like Ayton and Bynum. I'd still be interested to follow Ayton's kid if ever had a kid good enough to make it. That's be super interesting, especially if he ends up better. It's also cool to see the kids of players make it and see how they do. I was always interested in Michael Jordan's sons, Shaq's kids etc. when I was young thinking they might be great players, but doesn't look like any of them panned out so I sort of stopped looking at 2nd generation players from superstar players. I always thought Kobe would have had a great possibility if he had a son (maybe Gianna would have been the one in the WNBA to reach that potential) to have a superstar player.

I'm sort of blanking right now, but can't think, who are the best players of an NBA superstar as their fathers? I can't think of any being better than their dads off the top of my head. Dads that were role players, yes, but can't think of any superstar player's kids that have turned out to be better players? I guess role players are able to install a work ethic easier as they had to grind more in their careers?

[Mitch Cumsteen]

Yes, that makes sense. More so the insight of what it takes to make it there from his father and mother rather than going with people that never made it to the NBA, they'd be guessing or have an idea of what it takes, but since they haven't, it's closer to a guess. The main thing I was thinking of when I asked that question, maybe the money could have afforded him better training, and access to more stuff such as food, nutrition, training facilities, coaching etc. (a few other people have already posted about this on this page before I read their replies), but then it's probably more the experience of his father and basketball knowledge from his mother than helped the most. I definitely believe he and his brother have worked hard and it's not just natural talent in his case.

Great point about guys like Ayton and Bynum. I'd still be interested to follow Ayton's kid if ever had a kid good enough to make it. That's be super interesting, especially if he ends up better. It's also cool to see the kids of players make it and see how they do. I was always interested in Michael Jordan's sons, Shaq's kids etc. when I was young thinking they might be great players, but doesn't look like any of them panned out so I sort of stopped looking at 2nd generation players from superstar players. I always thought Kobe would have had a great possibility if he had a son (maybe Gianna would have been the one in the WNBA to reach that potential) to have a superstar player.

I'm sort of blanking right now, but can't think, who are the best players of an NBA superstar as their fathers? I can't think of any being better than their dads off the top of my head. Dads that were role players, yes, but can't think of any superstar player's kids that have turned out to be better players? I guess role players are able to install a work ethic easier as they had to grind more in their careers?

Domantas Sabonis has had a better NBA career than his dad, but his dad was so old and beat up that he was hardly a superstar by the time he got to the NBA. And Domantas still was never as good as Arvydas.

[cutewizard]

https://youtu.be/MANYlgUjtfc?si=8ZCjH1ubMcHcKlUi

[cutewizard]

Good analysis there on areas of improvement

[cutewizard]

So he has the tools to become a good defender in the pros......