San Antonio's rookie most recently put up a huge performance in the NBA Cup championship. He has proven to be a major part of the core.

Harper registered 21 points (7-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and seven rebounds in 28 minutes during Tuesday's 124-113 loss to New York.

The San Antonio Spurs are in a great situation. Having drafted Victor Wembanyama in 2023, the franchise has been focused on putting the right team around the Frenchman. This includes drafting Dylan Harper with the No.

Spurs guard Dylan Harper admitted that as a dark house Rookie of the Year season has gone on, his confidence has grown.

Off the bench, Victor Wembanyama had 18 points and six rebounds in 24 minutes. Keldon Johnson scored three, De'Aaron Fox recorded 16, and Julian Champagnie had three and eight rebounds. Harrison Barnes added 11 points and three rebounds. Stephon Castle had 15 points and 12 assists.

Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby powered the Knicks to a 124–113 victory vs. the San Antonio Spurs and won the 2025 Emirates NBA Cup.

Spurs rookie Dylan Harper says his confidence has grown from the player he was throughout the opening weeks of his NBA career. Harper is adapting to the association's pace and approach, which he says has him in an attack mode lately, coming off the bench for Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson.

While the sample size is small, the collection of like-minded downhill threats appears to have already formed chemistry on and off the court.