Spurs Guard Dylan Harper Makes Bold Claim About Himself and Stephon Castle

The San Antonio Spurs are heading into the 2026-27 season as the frontrunners for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. They were only three games away from securing the championship last season, and boast one of the most talented young cores in the NBA with Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper. While Wembanyama often steals the spotlight, Harper has made it clear that he and Castle feel they are the best guards in the league.

Harper explained, "Me and Steph, the biggest thing is, me and him both think we’re the best guards in the NBA." Their relationship began as competitive, but has grown into a deep bond. Harper continued, "Me and Steph’s relationship kind of in the beginning came from that competitive mindset, and it just grew off the court day by day.

Now, we can talk about anything, literally. So, I mean, it’s a great relationship to have, and I feel like me and him are only growing." Stephon Castle had an impressive rookie season, taking the Rookie of the Year honors and averaging 16.7 points, 7.4 assists and 5.3 rebounds per game across 23 playoff contests. He joined Harper and De’Aaron Fox in contributing significantly to the Spurs' run to the Finals.

Harper, while not playing as much as a rookie, still made the All-Rookie First Team, averaging 11.8 points, 3.9 assists and 3.4 rebounds in 22.6 minutes per game. Both players are under 22 and can handle the ball, create opportunities for others, and attack the rim, giving the Spurs valuable versatility in the backcourt.