Harper Brothers Share the Spotlight at Rising Stars Game
There was a family reunion of the basketball variety under the bright lights of Los Angeles on Friday night, as Dylan Harper and Ron Harper Jr. went head-to-head in the Rising Stars showcase during All-Star Weekend. And fittingly, it was the younger brother who stole the moment-and the win.
DYLAN CALLS GAME!
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Dylan Harper DRILLS the 1v1 bucket on his big brother Ron Harper Jr. for game 😂
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Dylan, the 19-year-old rookie guard for the San Antonio Spurs, suited up for Team Melo, coached by none other than Carmelo Anthony. Ron Jr., currently on a two-way deal with the Boston Celtics, lined up for Team Austin, a squad of G League talent led by coach Austin Rivers.
The format was a race to 40 points, and it came down to a classic sibling showdown. With the game hanging in the balance, Dylan delivered the dagger-a fallaway jumper over his older brother to seal a 40-34 victory.
Brothers Dylan Harper and Ron Harper Jr. matching up in the Rising Stars Event tonight 🙌
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The shot had just the right mix of flair and fire, and it sent Carmelo into a big grin on the sideline. You could tell the moment meant something.
Team Melo now advances to face the winner of Team Vince vs. Team T-Mac, coached by NBA legends Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady. But for the Harper family, this Rising Stars game was already a championship of its own.
As Rivers pointed out postgame, it had to be a surreal moment for the brothers. After all, this is the kind of matchup they probably dreamed about-and practiced for-on driveways and backyard courts growing up.
Now, it’s happening on one of the biggest stages in the league. Their father, five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, has seen a lot in his basketball life.
But watching his sons go toe-to-toe at All-Star Weekend? That’s got to be near the top.
Dylan finished the game with a well-rounded stat line: 10 points, a rebound, a steal, and a block. Ron didn’t score, but he made his presence felt on the glass with seven rebounds and added two assists.
It’s been a strong rookie campaign for Dylan in San Antonio. Coming off the bench, he’s averaging 10.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists-a promising start for a 19-year-old adjusting to the NBA grind.
Ron, now 25, has been making the most of his two-way opportunity with the Celtics. He recently earned his first start and made it count, putting up 11 points, nine boards, and three assists in a win over the Rockets.
Friday night wasn’t about who had the better stat line. It was about a pair of brothers, both carving out their own paths in the league, sharing a moment that most families can only dream of. And if the Harper household wasn’t already basketball royalty, this Rising Stars clash just added another chapter to the legacy.