Congratulations to the Spurs! Two defensive gates join! Wenban Yama is waiting for the strongest helper

On July 21, all NBA Summer Leagues ended. Let’s talk about the two Spurs’ rookies: second-largest Dylan Harper and No. 14-launch Carter Bryant to see how their numbers are in the summer league. Wenban Yama is very concerned about the performance of these two little brothers. During Xia Lian, he came to the sidelines to watch the game many times.

Carter Bryant played 6 summer league games, averaging 24 minutes per game, scoring 7.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.3 steals, 1.7 blocks, 3.2 turnovers, 4.2 fouls. The shooting percentage is 28.6%, the three-point shooting percentage is 25.8%, and the free throw shooting percentage is 80%. Just looking at the offensive performance, Kabu will definitely not be qualified, and it can even be said to be eye-catching.

However, Kabu's performance on the defensive end is quite impressive. Whether it is a 1-on-1 bite defender or assisting in defense and blocking shots, he is easy to get it. Kabu averaged 1.7 blocks per game, ranking 17th in the league. The defensive end is always full of passion and spare no effort, and can drive teammates. But Kabu likes to jump too much and is easily clicked by the other party.

Carter Bryant was born on November 26, 2005. He was 1.99 meters tall with a bare foot, 2.15 meters tall, and 2.69 meters tall while standing. Bounce on the spot for 77.5cm, run-up and jump 100cm. The second takeoff and rebound speed are amazing, and the static and dynamic talents are top-notch. In his third year of high school, Kabu averaged 22.1 points, 13.7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2.9 blocks per game! In the 2024-25 season, Kabu played 37 games at the University of Arizona, with five of them starting. He averaged 19.3 minutes per game, scored 6.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1 assist, 0.9 steals and 1 block, and his three shooting percentages were: 46%, 37.1%, 69.5%. He has poor independent offensive ability and is good at shooting three-pointers after receiving the ball.

Kab is still a "natural jade" on the offensive end, and it needs to be polished. His goal next season is to enter the Spurs rotation. If Kabu cannot make a three-pointer shot, at most it will be the next Robertson. The Spurs are good at cultivating rookies, and the leader is optimistic about Kabu. He has the opportunity to become a high-quality 3D forward in the NBA and join forces with Wenban to build the Spurs' no-fly zone.

Finally, he looked at Dylan Harper's data. He only played in two summer league games, averaged 22.1 minutes per game, scored 16 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0.5 blocks, 2.5 fouls, 3.5 turnovers. The shooting percentage is 35.7%, the three-point shooting percentage is 12.5%, and the free throw shooting percentage is 78.6%. Harper had a groin injury and the Spurs did not allow him to continue playing with injuries. The sample of the two games is relatively small, and this hit rate is not Harper's true level. Like Kabu, his performance on the defensive end surprised the Spurs. What really worries the Spurs is how Fox, Castle and Harper allocate their playing time? Harper is a second-tier show after all, and he needs stable playing time to increase the ball.

Harper was born on March 2, 2006. He is 1.94 meters tall and has a wingspan of 2.10 meters. Take off 77.47 cm on the spot, and take off 92.71 cm on the run. In the 2024-25 season, Harper averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.6 blocks and 2.4 turnovers at Rutgers University, with three shooting percentages: 48.4%, 33.3%, 75%.

The last question: Do you think the Spurs will enter the playoffs next season?