If the Spurs are to defeat their rival, the defending NBA champion, Oklahoma City Thunder, in the Western Conference Finals (WCF), now would be the perfect time for Harper to have a real breakout. In matchups featuring opponents like two-way stars Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Ajay Mitchell, Lu Dort and sharpshooter Jared McCain, Harper could really come into his own to help the Spurs top the NBA Finals.
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When you watch Harper play in the biggest games of his basketball career so far at WCF, you may notice some references to his father. His father is Ron, a five-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls (second threepeat with Michael Jordan), and Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers. The senior Harper played 15 years in the NBA, averaging 13.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game during his career.
Now, he’s trying to climb the NBA’s highest peak for the first time with one of his sons.
Who is Dylan Harper’s brother?
Dylan Harper’s brother, Ron Harper Jr., also has NBA connections. He finished his fourth NBA campaign after receiving more notable playing time with the Boston Celtics the previous season. He is under contract for at least one more year in Boston. Ron Harper Jr. differs from his brother in that Dylan was the No. 2 overall pick in the NBA draft, while Harper Jr. went undrafted in 2022.
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