The San Antonio Spurs already have an impressive track record with the last two NBA Rookie of the Year winners on their roster. Now, with rookie Dylan Harper joining the team, it wouldn’t be surprising if they made it three in a row. However, while the Rutgers product has shown remarkable talent, he hasn’t necessarily been the tidiest—at least according to teammates Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle.
In a now-viral interview posted on the Spurs’ social media pages, both Wembanyama and Castle agreed that Harper had the messiest locker room. Wembanyama said, “It’s gotta be Dylan. He’s only been here for a few months, but it’s full of boxes and stuff.” Castle chimed in, “One of the youngins. We’ll say Dylan, then.”
Harper, however, playfully redirected the blame to fellow rookie Carter Bryant, replying, “Messiest locker? Carter.”
Despite the locker room banter, it’s clear that the veterans will continue to keep Harper on his toes and encourage him to keep his space organized. Then again, that won’t matter much as long as he continues to perform and impress on the court as he has so far.
### Dylan Harper Is Ahead of Schedule for the Spurs
Harper has only appeared in four games so far, but his impact off the bench has already become well-known. He is averaging 14.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and one steal per game while playing about 26 minutes a night and shooting nearly 48 percent from the field.
In a recent interview with Matt Guzman of Sports Illustrated, Harper credited his teammates and the coaching staff for helping shape his game.
“We’ve done a good job just watching film,” Harper said. “They’re sitting me down, telling me what I need to correct… it’s just basketball at this point.”
Harper possesses all the natural traits to become one of the best players in the league. Beyond his ability to attack the basket aggressively, his basketball IQ and defensive recognition have been even more impressive.
“I’m just taking what the defense gives me,” Harper explained. “Having that IQ, knowing not to rush anything, letting the game come to me.”
As the son of a former NBA champion, Harper has been surrounded by the game his entire life, and it clearly shows in how well he reads the court—much better than the average rookie.
The Spurs have started the season a perfect 4-0 and have looked like strong contenders, even with De’Aaron Fox sidelined. With Harper playing at this level, it might be tough for the Spurs to keep him off the court once Fox returns to the lineup.
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