In his preseason debut with the Spurs, Dylan Harper showed that he is quickly learning to connect with Victor Wembanyama, even on the most spectacular plays.
Harper and Wembanyama: A Promising Connection
In Friday’s game, which resulted in a 134-130 victory over the Utah Jazz, Harper attempted an alley-oop for Wembanyama, who finished the play with a two-handed dunk. After the play, Harper and Wembanyama exchanged smiles and comments about the teammate’s height.Harper’s performance in the first half was nearly flawless, with a plus-minus of 22 in 12 and a half minutes, scoring 9 points on 4 of 5 shooting and two assists. In the third quarter, he added another assist before leaving the game with 6:23 remaining due to a minute restriction, finishing with a plus-minus of 20. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson highlighted the importance of this experience for Harper, both offensively and defensively.I’m going to throw it a little higher.
Dylan Harper
Wembanyama also expressed his satisfaction with playing with Harper, highlighting his confidence and the ease with which he throws passes.It’s just another step for him and his young career, as he will continue to grow.
Mitch Johnson
Harper scored his first basket by cutting to the hoop and receiving an assist from Harrison Barnes. Subsequently, he surpassed his former Rutgers teammate, Ace Bailey, for his next basket. Harper, who underwent surgery in September to repair a partially torn collateral ligament in his left thumb, participated in team training, but the Spurs sought to limit his exposure to contact. Harper admitted that he must adjust his shooting form to connect with Wembanyama.He looks ready, he already feels very comfortable throwing these types of passes. So I am very confident and very happy to be able to spend time on the court with him.
Victor Wembanyama
I should have thrown it higher, much higher… Only throw where no one else can reach, except him.
Dylan Harper
