As the San Antonio Spurs gear up for a fresh chapter in their franchise history, the arrival of second overall pick Dylan Harper signals a renewed hope for the team's fans. Promising to end the Spurs' six-year playoff drought, Harper confidently stated, "That's going to change really quick." With aspirations to keep the streak of prestigious Rookie of the Year awards alive, he aims to add his name to the list alongside Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.

Harper, who will wear jersey No. 2, which was previously donned by Spurs legend Kawhi Leonard, is keen on utilizing the wealth of experience from the likes of Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich. He acknowledges the unique opportunity to learn from such icons, indicating a strong commitment to improvement and team success. Fellow rookie Carter Bryant, who shares a long-standing friendship with Harper, is expected to contribute as well, further deepening the Spurs' talent pool.