Sep 26, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) is interviewed during media day at the Spurs training facility. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images Soobum Im-Imagn Images

Spurs Legend Manu Ginobili Sends Message To Dylan Harper

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 25, 2025 9:10 PM ET

On Wednesday evening, the San Antonio Spurs selected Dylan Harper (out of Rutgers) with the second pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

There is a lot of excitement around his addition to a roster that already includes Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox.

Via The NBA: "With the 2nd pick of the NBA Draft, the @spurs select Dylan Harper ( @dy1anharper )!

2025 #NBADraft presented by State Farm LIVE on ABC & ESPN!"

With the 2nd pick of the NBA Draft, the @spurs select Dylan Harper (@dy1anharper)!

2025 #NBADraft presented by State Farm LIVE on ABC & ESPN! pic.twitter.com/03ZPuxGrLW
— NBA (@NBA) June 26, 2025

One person who reacted to the pick was Spurs legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Manu Ginobili.

His post had 5,000 likes in less than one hour.

He wrote: "Welcome to the Spurs, Dylan Harper!! Thrilled to have him in SA!"

Welcome to the Spurs, Dylan Harper!! Thrilled to have him in SA! https://t.co/7T1xPIB0SL
— Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) June 26, 2025

The Spurs finished the 2024-25 season as the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 34-48 record.

They last reached the NBA playoffs in 2019 (six years ago).

Via StatMuse: "San Antonio Spurs:

— Dylan Harper
— Victor Wembanyama
— Stephon Castle
— De'Aaron Fox
— Keldon Johnson
— Jeremy Sochan
— Julian Champagnie
— Devin Vassell
— Harrison Barnes

Tons of young talent."

San Antonio Spurs:

— Dylan Harper
— Victor Wembanyama
— Stephon Castle
— De'Aaron Fox
— Keldon Johnson
— Jeremy Sochan
— Julian Champagnie
— Devin Vassell
— Harrison Barnes

Tons of young talent. pic.twitter.com/moRdrciSXM
— StatMuse (@statmuse) June 26, 2025