The excitement surrounding the San Antonio Spurs is reaching another level, and it isn’t just because of Victor Wembanyama anymore.
After an impressive rookie campaign and a playoff run that turned heads across the NBA, Dylan Harper is rapidly becoming one of the league’s most talked-about young stars. Now, one of basketball’s most respected voices has made a bold statement that could send Spurs fans into a frenzy.
Bill Simmons’ Massive Prediction for Dylan Harper
During a recent podcast, NBA analyst Bill Simmons delivered a statement that perfectly captures the growing hype around Harper.
“I would take him over everybody in this draft… I think he has a chance to be one of the best guards of the last 30 years.”
That’s not ordinary praise. That’s superstar territory.
Simmons has been one of Harper’s biggest supporters all season, and after watching the young guard shine during the playoffs and NBA Finals, he’s even more convinced that San Antonio has landed a future franchise cornerstone.
Spurs Fans Already Believed This
Inside San Antonio, many fans have quietly suspected the same thing: Dylan Harper isn’t just another talented prospect—he could become one of the NBA’s next elite guards.
His combination of scoring, playmaking, and poise has already drawn comparisons to some of the league’s biggest stars. At just the beginning of his career, Harper has shown flashes of becoming the perfect long-term partner for Victor Wembanyama.
And that’s a scary thought for the rest of the NBA.
The Biggest Question: Will Harper Start Next Season?
Despite the excitement, there’s one major issue facing the Spurs heading into next season.
Where exactly does Dylan Harper fit in the starting lineup?
San Antonio already has:
- De’Aaron Fox
- Stephon Castle
- Devin Vassell
- Julian Champagnie
Fox remains an All-Star-caliber player when healthy, while Castle’s development makes him nearly impossible to bench. Meanwhile, Vassell is still the team’s most reliable shooter.
That leaves head coach Mitch Johnson with a difficult decision.
A Sixth-Man Role Could Unlock Harper’s Full Potential
The simplest solution may be bringing Harper off the bench while significantly increasing his minutes.
A three-guard rotation featuring Fox, Castle, and Harper could allow all three players to average more than 30 minutes per game.
Even without a starting role, Harper would have every opportunity to make a massive impact.
And if his production scales with more playing time, the numbers suggest something special could be coming.
Harper’s Per-36 Numbers:
Regular Season
- 18.8 points
- 5.4 rebounds
- 6.1 assists
Playoffs
- 19.0 points
- 7.5 rebounds
- 3.6 assists
Those are the numbers of a player on the verge of stardom.
The Spurs May Have Another Superstar
San Antonio already possesses one of the NBA’s brightest young talents in Victor Wembanyama.
If Dylan Harper takes another leap next season, the Spurs could suddenly have one of the most dangerous young duos in basketball.
Bill Simmons’ bold prediction may sound outrageous today, but if Harper continues his rapid rise, it might not be long before the rest of the league realizes Spurs fans were right all along.
The Dylan Harper era in San Antonio may just be getting started—and the NBA should be paying attention.
