San Antonio Spurs Sign No. 2 Pick Dylan Harper to $56 Million Rookie Contract

The San Antonio Spurs selected Rutgers guard Dylan Harper with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and signed him to a four-year, $56 million rookie contract. Harper, who averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and four assists as a freshman, expressed overwhelming excitement and disbelief upon seeing his contract, a moment captured in a viral video released by the Spurs. He joins a promising young Spurs core alongside top pick Victor Wembanyama and 2024 Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle, with Harper already showing strong performances in the Summer League, scoring 16 points in each of his two games before being rested. Harper's potential has stirred conversation around the league, with scouts noting his high ceiling and the possibility of impacting the roles of established stars like De’Aaron Fox. Coming from a basketball lineage as the son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, Dylan Harper’s rapid development positions the Spurs as rising contenders eager to accelerate their timeline for success. His impressive amateur accolades and early professional promise have made him one of the most exciting young players in the league.