Dylan Harper emphasizes team goal as Spurs target NBA Finals repeat

Spurs guard Dylan Harper, the second overall pick in last year's draft, said his focus is on the team's objective of returning to the NBA Finals rather than personal accolades. After helping San Antonio reach the 2025‑26 Finals, where they fell to New York in five games, Harper reiterated he is comfortable coming off the bench again, noting, "There are only about 450 people in the NBA." He stressed that the collective goal of reaching the championship is the priority for the Spurs.

Harper's comments were part of broader Southwest Division coverage that also mentioned offseason moves by the Rockets, Grizzlies and other teams, but his remarks centered on the Spurs' ambition to improve on their recent Finals appearance.