The San Antonio Spurs once again had great luck at the NBA draft and selected Dylan Harper as the No. 2 overall pick.
Sadly, Harper is experiencing injury problems before his rookie season has even started.
Shams Charania gave a tough update to Spurs fans, revealing that Harper will miss training camp because of surgery on his left thumb.
Training camp isn’t going to happen for Harper, but Opening Night might still be possible.
“San Antonio Spurs No. 2 pick Dylan Harper underwent surgery Friday to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb that he suffered in a workout Wednesday, and the hope is Harper will be ready for the season opener Oct. 22 in Dallas, sources tell ESPN,” Charania posted on X.
San Antonio Spurs No. 2 pick Dylan Harper underwent surgery Friday to repair a partially torn ligament in his left thumb that he suffered in a workout Wednesday, and the hope is Harper will be ready for the season opener Oct. 22 in Dallas, sources tell ESPN.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 5, 2025
Opening Night for the Spurs was supposed to feature the No. 2 Harper battling the No. 1 Cooper Flagg.
Unfortunately, that may not happen if Harper isn’t fully recovered by October 22.
Even if he does heal quickly, Harper is going to miss a very important training camp, which could hurt him.
That will give him less time to find his chemistry with teammates.
It’ll also impair his adjustment process, which is vital for a young rookie with such high expectations.
Harper was chosen as No. 2, and many people believe he’s one of the best second picks in years.
He has been praised for his size and play-making abilities.
During his season with Rutgers, Harper averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.
The Spurs are expecting great things from Harper, and they might still get them.
But right now, there are questions about when he’ll be ready to make his hotly anticipated debut in the NBA.
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