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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks defends Victor … More Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on January 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) Getty Images The San Antonio Spurs may not have won Monday’s NBA Draft Lottery, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t walk away as winners. After being awarded the second overall selection of the draft, the Spurs can now begin to gather an enormous trade package, which they can offer to the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo, in order to pair with budding superstar Victor Wembanyama. Dylan Harper is the real deal Projected to get selected second in the draft is Rutgers guard Dylan Harper, a left-handed lead-guard who is big, strong, productive, and oozes potential. At 6’6, and at 220 pounds, Harper can get into the teeth of the defense, where he can make plays for both himself and teammates. His 5.8 free throw attempts also signals a scoring avenue which he can rely on at the professional level. There’s a James Harden element to his game. He’s patient, is able to create something out of thin air, and his 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game almost appears as less than what he’s capable of, even if his three-point shooting (33.3%) is currently a bit pedestrian. Harper would be the crown jewel of a major trade package San Antonio can offer Milwaukee. What else could be included? The Spurs have plenty of incoming draft selections, including a 2027 first-round selection which is unprotected via Atlanta,…

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