Dylan Harper’s three-point shooting is the key that unlocks Spurs’ guard trifecta

Air Alamo's Ty Small argues that Dylan Harper's three-point shooting is essential to unlocking the San Antonio Spurs' three-guard starting lineup. In a recent victory against the Dallas Mavericks, Harper recorded 22 points while shooting 50% from the field and converting 3-of-8 attempts from beyond the arc. His performance followed an earlier cold stretch where he shot just 1-of-6 from deep across his first two games.

According to the writer, reliable perimeter spacing from Harper, De'Aaron Fox, and Stephon Castle is crucial for opening driving lanes. Fox previously noted that outside shooting creates room for guards to get downhill. Small adds that consistent long-range accuracy is also critical for Harper to meet high expectations and potentially make an All-Star leap in his second NBA season.