The San Antonio Spurs have some magic when it comes to drafting prospects over the past two years. The team has back-to-back Rookie of the Year awards thanks to the contributions of Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. This year, too, they have a great chance with the overall #2 pick in Dylan Harper. However, despite being happy about the draft, the fanbase seems conflicted as the 19-year-old has chosen to take over the history associated with Kawhi Leonard.
“The Spurs allow Dylan Harper to wear No. 2, via @EtienneCatalan The disrespect ,” this tweet on X has garnered over 1.3 million views. Some think the Spurs are rewriting history by allowing the Rutgers guard to wear #2. But Michelle Beadle took a stand for the rookie and explained the rationale behind it. “Kawhi’s not bothered. We’re not bothered. The respect was damaged a bit. Time has passed. Things are cool now for most. But we don’t need to retire every jersey. Let the kid have his moment. Damn!”
Kawhi’s not bothered. We’re not bothered. The respect was damaged a bit. Time has passed. Things are cool now for most. But we don’t need to retire every jersey. Let the kid have his moment. Damn!
— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) June 28, 2025
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