including ESPN\u2019s Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo<\/a> \u2014 consider Harper the No. 2 overall draft prospect and expect him to be drafted by the San Antonio Spurs. <\/p>\nIn its capsule written about Harper, ESPN reported that the Spurs “have shown zero interest in engaging in trade conversations.” <\/p>\n
Harper, who said his first NBA pre-draft workout was with San Antonio, could create a logjam at both guard positions. The Spurs drafted eventual NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle a year ago and traded for quick-footed point guard De\u2019Aaron Fox during the 2024-25 NBA season. <\/p>\n
\u201cObviously, they\u2019ve got two guards, but I mean, positionless basketball is really a thing in the league now,\u201d Harper said. \u201cAnd you\u2019ve got a 7\u20324\u2033 big out there in Wemby (Victor Wembanyama). Great player, going to be a Hall of Famer. They\u2019ve got a lot of depth on that team.”<\/p>\n
Harper went further in his praise of Wembanyama, describing it as \u201ca dream\u201d if he becomes his teammate. <\/p>\n
\u201cHe covers the paint from arm to arm. He\u2019s really a force out there,\u201d Harper said. \u201cCan\u2019t no one really stop him; you can only try to contain him. Just from the standpoint of being a point guard, seeing all the lobs you can throw. He can bail you out of a lot of spots. How much he impacts the game, honestly, is amazing.\u201d <\/p>\n
If the Spurs draft him, one of the biggest changes Harper said he will experience moving from the Northeast to the Lone Star State is the hot weather. <\/p>\n
However, one aspect of San Antonio life he is ready for: the food. <\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve been to San Antonio, and I\u2019ve had a breakfast taco (both times). Both times, the breakfast taco was good,\u201d Harper said. \u201cIt\u2019s not as good as a bacon, egg and cheese (bagel), but it\u2019s right under (it). Texas is real hot, but it\u2019s definitely a great environment to be lowkey.\u201d <\/p>\n
In all, the Spurs own the No. 2, No. 14 and No. 38 overall picks in this week\u2019s draft. <\/p>\n
The first round of the NBA Draft is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday and will air live on KSAT 12. Round two of the draft will be at 7 p.m. Thursday and air on ESPN. <\/p>\n
KSAT Sports Director Larry Ramirez is in Brooklyn, New York, ahead of the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft and will have live reports Wednesday on KSAT 12\u2019s News at 5 and on the 6 O\u2019Clock News. Up-to-the-minute coverage will continue at 7 p.m. with KSAT Sports Now on KSAT Plus and following ABC\u2019s first round coverage Wednesday night on the Nightbeat. <\/p>\n
More related coverage on KSAT: <\/p>\n
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