San Antonio Spurs Sign NBA Champion to Back Up Victor Wembanyama originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Antonio Spurs entered the 2025 NBA offseason with two clear areas of need: improve their 3-point shooting and get a backup center to provide some insurance in non-Victor Wembanyama minutes.

Despite being one of the smaller markets in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs have been one of the most successful organizations in league history with five NBA titles. Recently, they have struggled, not making the playoffs since 2019.

Dylan Harper was selected with the No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Harper picked his next number and it will reflect his draft position as he looks to become the next elite player to wear No. 2 for San Antonio.