Dylan Harper is generating plenty of buzz this postseason. He’s been lighting it up for the San Antonio Spurs, and even though he is a rookie, he has consistently risen to the occasion when the challenge gets tougher. He had a slow start to the season, but he is making up for lost time and is now regarded as one of the Spurs’ most important players.
His team is entering Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks trailing 0-2 after dropping both home games. Game 2 was especially heartbreaking, as they lost by just one point following a costly error by star Victor Wembanyama.
The Spurs must play with a sense of urgency from this point forward, and Harper said he is built for moments like these.
“Desperation. I think for me, I feel like I’m at my best when I play with that type of desperation, and I think that’s what’s kind of needed for this occasion,” Harper said on Sunday when asked about his approach for the next two games.
“I feel like I’m going to go out there and no matter what the circumstances, I think if I’m not playing with that type of fire or grit, I’m doing a disservice to everyone.”
Harper has been steady for the Spurs throughout the playoffs. He broke out as a starter in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and even though he was moved back to the bench in favor of De’Aaron Fox, he has remained just as productive.
There is now a growing push for him to become a starter and replace Fox in the lineup.
Will Mitch Johnson heed the call in this desperate time?
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