How unique it is to have a young player on the roster who fully embodies the success of the team as a whole. Dylan Harper fits that mold. San Antonio's success can be directly compared to the poise, skill, and dominance displayed by their second overall pick. He's only 19, but he's ahead of schedule. He doesn't look like he's coming. He's here now. The Wizards can attest to that reality full-throated.
Last night, Washington probably thought they had a chance to win that game. Victor Wembanyama was still on a minutes restriction, and the Spurs were coming off a couple of intense games against the Thunder and Knicks.