Ron Harper Jr. reflects on brotherhood with Spurs guard Dylan Harper
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Boston Celtics guard Ron Harper Jr. shared insights about his relationship with younger brother Dylan Harper, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, ahead of Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. In an interview, Ron emphasized their close bond, saying they have been inseparable even as Dylan rises in the league. He described watching Dylan perform on the big stage as special and admitted feeling nervous during the games. Ron expressed support for Dylan despite their childhood ties to the Knicks.
- •Ron Harper Jr. plays for the Boston Celtics.
- •Dylan Harper is a rookie with the San Antonio Spurs.
- •Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals is against the New York Knicks.
- •Ron and Dylan have a deep personal bond and support each other.
- •Ron expressed nervousness watching Dylan compete on a big stage.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Meet Spurs Star Dylan Harper's Brother, Celtics Player Ron Harper Jr.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Dylan Harper on his, his brother Ron Jr. rise with Spurs, Boston Celtics
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics guard Ron Harper Jr. on growing up with Spurs guard Dylan Harper
""He started off with the G (League), and now he's got a guaranteed contract, so for me, to watch him ... grow as a player was special," said Dylan.
""He’s always played years beyond his age, and he showed again how he can affect the game," said the elder Harper brother.
"Dylan Harper and his brother, Ron Harper Jr., have both found NBA success
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 10:30 PMMeet Spurs Star Dylan Harper's Brother, Celtics Player Ron Harper Jr.
Dylan Harper and his brother, Ron Harper Jr., have both found NBA success
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:40 AMDylan Harper on his, his brother Ron Jr. rise with Spurs, Boston Celtics
"He started off with the G (League), and now he's got a guaranteed contract, so for me, to watch him ... grow as a player was special," said Dylan.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:02 PMBoston Celtics guard Ron Harper Jr. on growing up with Spurs guard Dylan Harper
"He’s always played years beyond his age, and he showed again how he can affect the game," said the elder Harper brother.
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