Dylan Harper isn't allowing his limitations to hold him back

Dec 15, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) at press conference before the Emirates NBA Cup championship at the T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesDylan Harper has been dynamic in his rookie season, putting up 11 PPG off the reserves for San Antonio. He's manning an elite bench unit that ranks eighth in the NBA in scoring. Harper is finding a great niche for himself, fitting into a guard-heavy lineup that drew tons of skepticism at the beginning of the season.

What's been unique about him is his ability to be a key asset to the Spurs as a lead guard despite not having an elite perimeter-shooting attack. He's making…