Dylan Harper makes NBA Finals debut with Spurs against Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is set to play in the NBA Finals for the first time, as San Antonio faces the New York Knicks on June 3. Harper made an impact during the playoffs, scoring 24 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 20-year-old has followed in the footsteps of his father, Ron Harper, a five-time NBA champion. His success adds to the Harper family's basketball legacy, which includes his brother, Ron Harper Jr., currently with the Boston Celtics. The Spurs are looking to build on their impressive playoff performance.
- •Dylan Harper makes his NBA Finals debut against the Knicks.
- •Harper scored 24 points and 11 rebounds in the playoffs.
- •He is the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper.
- •Ron Harper Jr. currently plays for the Boston Celtics.
- •The Finals series began on June 3 in San Antonio.
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"Spurs rookie Dylan Harper is following in the footsteps of his father, Ron Harper by playing in his first NBA Finals.
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