Dylan Harper Credits Popovich, Denies Feud With De’Aaron Fox
Trainer-reported testing increases expectations that the Spurs will consider giving Harper a larger role before training camp.
Overview
- Harper told Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson that he has no bad blood with De’Aaron Fox, calling Fox a mentor and joking that he is “kind of my uncle.”
- Harper said Gregg Popovich actively guides him, including sending direct messages when Harper is passive and urging him to play more aggressively.
- Harper’s trainer Nick Potthoff posted that Harper reached a 99th-percentile mark for lateral force production after focused foot and ankle work this offseason.
- The 20-year-old rookie earned first-team All-Rookie honors and played a key bench and playoff role for the Spurs during their run to the 2026 NBA Finals.
- With measurable physical gains and public endorsements from Popovich and Fox, the Spurs now face a clear roster question about expanding Harper’s minutes that could reshape backcourt rotation at training camp.