Spurs' Harper Posts Playoff Double-Double, Drafted
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- Dylan Harper recorded a 12‑point, 10‑assist double‑double in the Spurs’ 126‑97 Game 5 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, becoming the team’s first rookie with multiple playoff double‑doubles since Tim Duncan in 1998.
- San Antonio Spurs selected Harper with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, despite already having Stephon Castle (a former Rookie of the Year) and De’Aaron Fox on the roster.
- Cooper Flagg was the consensus No. 1 prospect in the 2025 class and was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Mavericks, who now view him as the franchise cornerstone after trading away Anthony Davis.
- Utah Jazz rejected Ace Bailey’s attempt to steer him toward the Washington Wizards and instead drafted him at No. 5, positioning him as a polarizing but promising prospect for Utah.
Why it matters: The Spurs’ playoff surge elevates their odds of reaching the Western Conference finals, boosting ticket sales and local revenue, while Dallas’ commitment to Flagg reshapes their rebuild timeline and market valuation.
