Dylan Harper
College: Rutgers
Position: PG/SG
Age: 19
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 215 pounds
Spurs Comparison: Bigger-framed Derrick White
Strengths: High basketball IQ and playmaking, size and length, crafty scoring and finishing, shooting upside
Weaknesses: Average explosiveness, streaky pull-up jumper, lateral quickness, jump-shot mechanics
For those who are disappointed we didn't win the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes, think of it like this: Harper likely would've been the #1 pick in last year's draft (or for that matter, 2013, 2017, 2018, etc).
he's closer to Manu than White in terms of playstyle. he gets to the rim relentlessly. no he's not as creative a passer as Manu, but his game is built on getting to the rim and he's a pick and roll maestro. i dont really see the White comp at all other than approximate size
Getting increasingly hyped with each video I watch of him and his personality in that Chicken Adobo video is very Spurs-y.
I like the comparison to OKC’s 3-guard/2-big lineup. We obviously need to find a legit second big though.
Let’s in’ go.
I also didn't realize he wears number 2. I was thinking the Spurs wanted it left open in case they get the number 1 pick. Didn't realize Harper also has that number. Seems like it was the plan all along getting one of the top 2.
Yeah, I was originally gonna put bigger framed Derrick White / precision-tuned Manu Ginobili as the comp, but then stopped myself because I felt invoking Manu was too blasphemous.
Warming up to him but I'd still prefer to trade the pick tbh.
People forget what happened to scoot henderson.lmao
that guy should’ve been a number 1 overall pick in if he is not on wemby’s draft class.
that last play was so 12-13 tony parker core
crazily tight handle. initial patience followed by a deceptively-sudden spin move. creative flip-finish through contact with insane balance. awesome.
Scoot was supposed to be a Westbrook tier athlete.
Harper has 3 inches on him and is a skilled player who doesn't rely on athleticism.
After watching some videos, I don't see Spurs trading this kid away if his personality is right.
Man, those handles are so tight. Usually rookies have high dribbles. His is so low and control, while not being flashy.
Showtime Spurs if they draft this guy or trade for Giannis
Big time talent boost to our core
the hard part is done
After this step, get all the scrubs from gleague or wherever to full out role players. You can get far in the playoffs with just being heavy at the top.
After seeing Dallas’ FO celebrate winning the first pick there’s no way they’re not keeping Flagg.
And yet, he didn’t even go #2, and has since been passed by Amen.
Scoot has nothing to do with Dylan Harper.
I don't watch much college basketball, but Derek White comparison? In what way? Seems incorrect on both ends of the floor, shot creation, shot selection, shooting, perimeter D, offball D, etc lol
He's not White. He's a crafty bulky left handed guard. James Harden is really close.
nah...Ace Bailey...we already have a PG that has the ball in his hands quite a bit...Bailey is an athletic wing with elite size and great shooting/scoring ability and defensive potential....why draft yet another combo guard with questionable shooting that needs the ball in his hands?
because he's a sure thing and Bailey could easily be a bust
Chicken adobo is gross … hard pass on the guy.
The more I think about it, the more he should be the pick and we move on with life. The view has always been about the long term, and you’re talking about he, Steph, and Wemby for 15 years.
Bailey is my pick too. But I’m ok with Harper. He’s going to look very good playing for the Bucks. Giannis and Wemby frontcourt. Castle and Fox backcourt. Champ as our 3 guy while drafting a rookie shooter with the 14th pick. Thanks for the memories Devin and KJ. I’m pretty sure we are set with a rotation of: Fox, Castle, Sorber, Champ, Sochan, Barnes, Giannis, and Wemby. Just use our MLE on somebody and really that’s a championship level team
His game has some similarities to Castle’s.
Do the people that want Bailey forget that we've been a lottery team for the past 6 years? Why the would we try to draft for fit when our team is dog ? Take BPA and don't spend more than 2 brain cells thinking about it.
Or do you really believe Bailey will be the better player over time?
Spurs going have Wemby, top 10, and Fox, top 30. I think that's the argument to draft fit. But tbh, you draft best available. It's not like Harper is strictly a point. He can play along side Fox or Castle.
How is he like Harden without the good shooting?
Apparently he's a 40% c&s 3pt shooter, watch some videos, most of his attempts are off the dribble, a lot of stepbacks in there.
Obviously a long way to go from Harden, but he's closer to Harden than Castle, tbh.
I'd say Cade is a fair comparison. With better defense.
Hows his shooting? In that video he only takes 1 shot farther than 5 feet from the basket. Seems to like to penetrate and score at the rim, kinda like Castle.
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