This should be ILLEGAL! San Antonio Spurs just stole the NBA Draft — and nobody stopped them!
welcome to Hoops Insider where every dribble every trade and every locker room whisper becomes headline news the NBA never sleeps and neither do we let’s dive into the madness with the second pick in the 2025 NBA draft the San Antonio Spurs select Dylan Harper from Ruters University the 19-year-old Dylan Harper out of Ruters this is of course a family and a team that they cheers him on that knows this process and stage well dylan’s mother Maria who he is very close with coached him from kindergarten to high school his brother has NBA experience currently with the Detroit Pistons and of course his father Ron was the eighth pick in 1986 he played 15 seasons in the NBA and won five championships now Dylan set the Rucker’s record for total points for a freshman as again he makes his way over to his teammate we heard him earlier with Monica Mcnut saying how much it meant that they were able to share this night together two teammates hopeful to hear their name called a hug for agent Bill Guffy as well but Jay you see him as probably the best pick and roll guard in the draft is that right yeah a lefty who’s the best pick and roll guard in this draft in my view a three-level scorer with tremendous body control a terrific finisher at the rim through contact he shot 67% at the rim but he was also excellent as a pick and roll ball handler really good in transition he’s just a polished offensive player with really good footwork but when he gets into any sort of screen roll situation he attacks the secondary defender and even goes after the tertiary defender and gets all the way to the rim he can finish with his right or his left hand he gets fouled and he gets to the foul line he plays with pace he’s patient and he makes really good reads he gets an advantage and then he keeps it and takes advantage of it he’s an excellent playmaker once he gets into the lane he can pass it even though 75% of his buckets were unassisted you know he found Ace Bailey a lot but he’s a good passer he just needs to improve as a shooter but 17 games he had 20 or more his physicality a big part of that and had 35 points in two straight games he was the only player in the country to do that and the only player in the last 20 years in a major conference to do that dylan Harper is the real deal welcome to Hoops Insider the pulse of basketball where we don’t just report the game we dissect its soul on the 25th of June 2025 the Barkley Center in Brooklyn erupted as the NBA draft unfolded a night that could redefine legacies the San Antonio Spurs a franchise teetering on the edge of greatness or collapse held the second overall pick and with those fateful words with the second pick in the 20125 NBA draft the San Antonio Spurs select Dylan Harper from Rutgers University the basketball world held its breath this wasn’t just a draft pick it was a seismic shift a bold gamble on a 19-year-old kid from a basketball dynasty but is Dylan Harper the savior the Spurs need or a risky bet that could haunt them for decades let’s dive into the drama the data and the danger of this moment but who is Dylan Harper and why does his selection feel like a thunderbolt across the NBA let’s unravel the family legacy that makes this moment so electrifying dylan Harper isn’t just a player he’s the heir to a basketball empire born the 2nd of March 2006 in Franklin Lakes New Jersey Dylan grew up with the game in his veins his father Ron Harper was the eighth overall pick in 1986 a 15-year NBA veteran who clinched five championships with the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers his mother Maria Pizaro a former division 1 player at the University of New Orleans coached Dylan from kindergarten through high school at Don Bosco Prep and his brother Ron Harper Jr is grinding it out with the Detroit Pistons on a two-way contract this isn’t a family it’s a basketball dynasty maria who stole the show at the draft with her emotional ESPN interview said it best his love for the game his determination his humility that’s what got him here but let’s be real with this pedigree comes crushing pressure can Dylan live up to the Harper name or will he crumble under the weight of expectation the Harper family’s legacy is undeniable but what makes Dylan himself so special let’s break down the jaw-dropping skills that have NBA scouts calling him a future superstar and the one glaring flaw that could derail it all dylan Harper is a 66 213-lb point guard who plays like a sorcerer with the ball at Rutgers he shattered records setting the freshman scoring mark with 564 points averaging 19 four points four six rebounds and four zero assists per game while shooting 48 4% from the field jay Beis called him the best pick and roll guard in the draft and the stats back it up harper shot an astonishing 67 6% at the rim using his bulky frame and fluid dribble moves to bully defenders he’s a three-level scorer with Cade Cunningham’s craftiness and James Harden’s lefty flare blending pace patience and ruthless finishing in transition he’s a blur in the half court he’s a chess master attacking secondary and tertiary defenders with surgical precision harper’s playmaking is just as lethal 75% of his buckets were unassisted yet he still found teammate Ace Bailey for highlight reel passes he had 17 games with 20 plus points including back-to-back 35point outbursts a feat unmatched in major conferences over the last 20 years but here’s the controversy his shooting harper hit only 33 3% from three and 75% from the free throw line raising red flags about his jumper critics argue he’s a one-dimensional driver not a true floor general supporters counter that his touch balance and pull-up game suggest he’ll develop into a sniper this is the gamble the Spurs are taking a potential allNBA talent with a question mark that could make or break his career harper’s game is a tantalizing mix of brilliance and risk but why did the Spurs already stacked with guards bet on him let’s explore the terrifying vision San Antonio is building and why it’s sending shock waves through the NBA the San Antonio Spurs are playing chess while the rest of the NBA is stuck on checkers with Victor Webbyama the 74 generational unicorn who won back-to-back Rookie of the Year awards the Spurs already have the league’s best defensive player add in Stefon Castle the 2025 Rookie of the Year and De’aran Fox an all-star acquired last season and you’ve got a core that’s downright terrifying now they’ve drafted Dylan Harper at no two and Carter Bryant a three and D wing at no for shi every single one of these players is 21 or younger and every single one has all NBA potential this isn’t a team it’s a ticking time bomb harper’s fit raises eyebrows with Fox and Castle the Spurs back court is crowded too many ball dominant guards not enough shooting critics scream “This is a roster building disaster a recipe for chemistry implosion.” But the Spurs see something else positionless basketball harper’s 610 five wingspan and versatility mean he can play off ball defend wings and create alongside Webanyama’s elite floor spacing pair that with Carter Bryant who shot 37 1% from deep at Arizona and logged 37 blocks as a freshman and you’ve got a defensive juggernaut in the making the Spurs were the eighth ranked defense with Webanyama last season with this core they’re gunning for no but here’s the rub if Harper’s shot doesn’t develop this experiment could collapse like a house of cards the Spurs are betting on greatness but the stakes are skyhigh the Spurs’ vision is bold but it’s not without its doubters let’s confront the controversies and question marks swirling around Dylan Harper’s game and why some say the Spurs are playing with fire let’s talk about the elephant in the room dylan Harper is polarizing scouts love his size his fluidity his ability to get two feet in the paint at will one Western Conference executive called him Cade Light praising his vision and strength but questioning his burst and shooting at Ruters Harper carried a heavy offensive load but the Scarlet Knights finished a dismal 15 to 17 missing the NCAA tournament despite having two top five picks in Harper and Ace Bailey critics pounce if Harper’s so great why couldn’t he lift his team was he stat padding on a sinking ship then there’s the shooting harper’s 36 8% catch and shoot efficiency is promising but his low release and streaky jumper scare teams compare that to Cade Cunningham who transformed into a superstar with incremental improvements harper’s defenders argue he’s got the same trajectory his 75% free throw shooting and soft touch screen potential but the NBA is a shooters league and if Harper can’t stretch the floor he risks becoming a glorified role player the Spurs are banking on his work ethic and basketball IQ to fix this flaw but the clock is ticking this is a make orb breakak moment for San Antonio and the league is watching will Harper silence the haters or will he prove them right the debate over Harper’s ceiling is raging but one thing’s clear he’s not alone in this journey let’s meet the unsung hero who could elevate the Spurs to new heights Carter Bryant Tand why this draft could be San Antonio’s masterpiece while Dylan Harper grabs headlines don’t sleep on Carter Bryant the Spurs 14th overall pick this 68 Arizona forward is the glue San Antonio needs a 3 and Dynamo who shot 37 1% from deep and blocked 37 shots as a freshman bryant’s not here to be a star he’s here to win his defensive IQ inspired by studying elite defenders like Tumani Chimera makes him a perfect fit alongside Webanyama in a league obsessed with offense the Spurs are doubling down on defense and Bryant is the key imagine this weama anchoring the paint Harper and Castleounding guards and Bryant locking down wings the Spurs could suffocate opponents turning every possession into a nightmare bryant’s humility and team first mentality evident in his draft interviews where he gushed about studying film make him a cultural fit for San Antonio but here’s the warning if the Spurs’s offense stalls if Harper’s shot doesn’t develop Bryant’s role could be wasted this draft is a high stakes bet on youth defense and potential the Spurs are building a dynasty but one misstep could send it crashing down the Spurs blueprint is clear but will it work let’s wrap up with why this draft could either catapult San Antonio to a championship or leave them in ruin sand what it means for the NBA’s future the San Antonio Spurs have thrown down the gauntlet dylan Harper Carter Bryant Victor Webeyama Stefan Castle and De’aran Fox form a core that’s young hungry and terrifying at 19 Harper brings star potential with 19 four points and elite rim pressure bryant at 20 adds defensive grit and shooting weyama the best defensive player alive ties it together but the risks are glaring harper’s shooting the crowded backcourt the youth if this core gels the Spurs could dominate for a decade rivaling the Thunder’s rise if it fails they’re another cautionary tale of overhyped potential the NBA should be on notice san Antonio isn’t rebuilding they’re reloading this draft isn’t just about two players it’s about a vision to reclaim the throne will Dylan Harper become the next Cade Cunningham or fade into obscurity will Carter Bryant be the glue that holds it together only time will tell but one thing’s certain the Spurs are coming and the league better be ready this is Hoops Insider where we don’t just watch the game we live it smash that subscribe button drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s debate are the Spurs geniuses or fools see you next time [Music] [Music]
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This should be ILLEGAL! San Antonio Spurs just stole the NBA Draft — and nobody stopped them!
