League: NBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Dylan Harper featured on SLAM magazine cover after rookie season with Spurs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Dylan Harper featured on SLAM magazine cover after rookie season with Spurs

Summary

San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper is the current cover star of SLAM Magazine, spotlighted in Issue 264 titled "The Awakening." The 20-year-old reflects on his first NBA season, including a deep playoff run that ended in the Finals against the New York Knicks. Harper praised the Spurs organization, highlighting its family atmosphere and legends like Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili as part of his experience. After being drafted second overall in 2025, he finished his rookie year as an NBA All-Rookie First Team selection. Harper expressed ambitions for further growth and a special upcoming season with the Spurs.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Dylan Harper is featured on SLAM Magazine's Issue 264.
•Harper recounts his experience in the Spurs' playoff run.
•The Spurs lost in the Finals to the New York Knicks.
•Harper was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team after his rookie season.
•He anticipates further growth ahead of his second season.

Latest Updates

8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Dylan Harper is SLAM magazine's newest cover star after whirlwind rookie season with Spurs

What they're saying

"
The 20-year-old Spurs guard reflects on the franchise's family atmosphere, lessons from his rookie season and why San Antonio still has "a lot more to go."
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Oklahoma City Thunder San Antonio Spurs NBA Basketball