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Spurs Select Dylan Harper No. 2 Overall as Mother Steals Spotlight

His selection pairs him with Victor Wembanyama in San Antonio’s youth rebuild following his mother's viral post-draft interview.

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Overview

  • Dylan Harper, a 19-year-old guard from Rutgers, was chosen by the San Antonio Spurs as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
  • Maria Harper, a former Division I player who coached her son through high school, joined him onstage for his ESPN interview and quickly became a viral sensation.
  • The rookie is expected to slot into a rebuilding Spurs roster alongside fellow young star Victor Wembanyama.
  • Wembanyama personally welcomed Harper with a post-draft FaceTime call in which he urged him to balance celebration with preparation for the season ahead.
  • San Antonio also bolstered its future with Arizona forward Carter Bryant at No. 14 and Harper is set to sign a rookie contract valued at about $56 million.