five-time NBA champion Ron Harper and son Dylan Harper. Photo credits: Imagn

'Enjoy Dreaming': Dylan Harper’s Dad Ron Harper Gets Real On Speculations About Son Getting Drafted By Spurs

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Jun 11, 2025 12:31 AM ET

Dylan Harper is projected to be one of the top picks in this year’s NBA Draft, with many expecting the San Antonio Spurs to select him at No. 2 overall. His combination of size, athleticism, and basketball IQ has scouts buzzing, and the idea of Harper joining a rebuilding Spurs squad has fans already fantasizing about the possibilities.

But not everyone is caught up in the draft-day speculation—especially not his dad, Ron Harper.

The five-time NBA champion took to Twitter with a reality check for everyone penciling his son into mock drafts.

“I love all these NBA GMs on Twitter,” Ron Harper tweeted. “But like I keep telling everyone until June 25 and a team call Dylan Harper name he’s not on a team… Enjoy dreaming.”

At 6-foot-6, Dylan Harper turned heads during his one-and-done campaign with the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, where he averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.4 steals in 29 games. He showed a mature game for a freshman—comfortable both initiating plays and taking over when needed.

San Antonio Spurs: Former NBA Player Says a Durant-Wemby Duo Makes Perfect Sense 3 May 13, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Dylan Harper (29) and Cooper Flagg (51) participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Despite the buzz, Ron Harper’s comments remind everyone that the draft is far from a done deal until names are officially called.

Dylan Harper x Wemby? A Glimpse Into the Spurs’ Possible Future

If the projections hold true and Dylan Harper lands in San Antonio, fans could be witnessing the start of something special with a potential Harper-Wembanyama duo.

May 13, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Dylan Harper (29) participates in the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama is entering his third year in the league and is widely believed to be approaching his prime. Pairing him with a guard like Harper, who already displays advanced playmaking and scoring instincts, could give the Spurs a powerful one-two punch for years to come.

Harper wouldn’t just be bringing talent; he’d be bringing pedigree. His father is a five-time NBA champ, and his older brother, Ron Harper Jr., is currently with the Detroit Pistons. The pressure will be there, no doubt—but so is the potential.

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots the ball while USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

A dynamic backcourt presence with the tools to thrive, Dylan Harper has the upside to complement Wemby’s inside presence. If things fall into place, the Spurs might just be on the verge of forming the next exciting young core in the NBA.

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