Dylan Harper Receives Major Honor Ahead of Spurs-Thunder Game 2
The Spurs announced rookie Dylan Harper received a major honor before he stepped on the court for Game 2 against the Thunder.
The San Antonio Spurs played in an instant classic earlier this week, taking the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder into two overtimes, and winning Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, 122-115. Victor Wembanyama was a huge part of that win, achieving a dominant double-double consisting of 41 points and 24 rebounds. His teammate, Stephon Castle, also had a double-double, scoring 17 points and dishing out 11 assists.
However, another major contributor was Dylan Harper, with the rookie stepping up in D’Aaron Fox’s absence due to injury and also achieving a double-double. Harper scored 24 points and hauled in 11 rebounds in the series-opening win. The No.
2 pick received a major honor ahead of his team’s Game 2 in Oklahoma City, as the NBA named its All-Rookie Team, which included Harper among the five players. More news: Shaquille O’Neal Has Clever Name for Victor Wembanyama After Spurs’ Win OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MAY 18: Dylan Harper #2 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game One of the NBA Western Conference Finals at Paycom Center on May 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Along with Harper, the first team featured Charlotte Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel, Philadelphia 76ers rookie V.
J. Edgecombe, Memphis Grizzlies rookie Cedric Coward, and the NBA Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg. “Congrats on being selected to the @kia NBA All-Rookie First Team, @dy1anharper!