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Dylan Harper has a chance to do something Cooper Flagg can’t achieve in 2027

Just a handful of games into his sophomore season, San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper has a chance to do something that Cooper Flagg won't.

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:04 AM
Dylan Harper has a chance to do something Cooper Flagg can’t achieve in 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Cal Durrett argues Dylan Harper can win an NBA title this season, unlike Cooper Flagg with the Mavericks.
  • Harper has moved into a starting role for the San Antonio Spurs, playing over 30 minutes per game.
  • During the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks, Harper averaged 18 points and 6.4 rebounds as a reserve.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cal Durrett of Air Alamo argues that San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper has an opportunity to achieve an NBA championship this season, a feat Cooper Flagg cannot match with the Dallas Mavericks. While Flagg was drafted first overall in 2025, Durrett notes that Harper plays for a stronger contender and is now seeing increased playing time as a starter.

Durrett highlights that Harper already averaged 18 points and 6.4 rebounds per game off the bench against the New York Knicks in the NBA Finals. The writer believes that while Flagg could become the face of the league, Harper's role on the Spurs gives him a realistic path to winning a title much sooner.

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