LAS VEGAS- In a battle that featured three 2025 lottery picks, the anticipation didn’t outweigh the on-court production.

No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg bounced back from an inconsistent summer league debut to lead the Mavericks in scoring in a loss to the Spurs on Saturday.

The San Antonio Spurs drafted Dylan Harper second overall in the 2025 NBA Draft with the hopes that he could be half the winner that his father, Ron, was. Ron Harper won five NBA titles, finding success alongside Michael Jordan,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/bulls as Bulls Legend’s Blunt Message To Spurs Rookie Dylan Harper.

Dylan Harper shared his thoughts on comparisons between himself and current NBA stars, including Shai Alexander-Gilgeous, at the NBA draft combine. When asked how his game stacks up, Harper gave an honest and thoughtful response, highlighting his respect for the star guards’ style while highlighting their differences.