Cooper Flagg is the consensus #1 pick in this year’s NBA Draft, but Dylan Harper is clearly the second-best player in the class. The Spurs lucked out for the second consecutive year in the NBA Draft Lottery and are in position to land the top guard available.
Rumors suggest that the Spurs are strongly considering taking Dylan Harper with the #2 overall pick, unless they trade it for a superstar like Giannis Antetokounmpo. Last year, the Spurs drafted guard Stephon Castle and traded for De’Aaron Fox, but I still don’t see them moving this pick.
The smart move is to draft Harper and continue building an already talented backcourt. He’s the best guard in the draft, making this selection a no-brainer.
The five-star prospect had a standout freshman season at Rutgers, despite the team missing the NCAA Tournament. He played in 29 games and averaged a team-high 19.4 points per game.
Harper is an elite ball handler who can play both guard positions. While his three-point shooting percentage (33.3%) could raise concerns, he’s shown a strong ability to drive and finish at the rim.
Barring a major surprise, Dylan Harper will go second overall and join a Spurs team poised to be a serious contender for years to come.
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