URGENT UPDATE: The San Antonio Spurs suffered a significant blow on Sunday as rookie guard Dylan Harper exited the game against the Phoenix Suns due to a calf injury. This incident occurred during the second quarter while defending a dunk by Nick Richards, leaving fans and teammates concerned about his condition.
The Spurs announced at halftime that Harper would not return to the game at Footprint Center. The injury occurred with 5:02 left in the first half, as Harper landed awkwardly after attempting to block Richards’ dunk, which gave the Suns a 48-37 lead. Harper visibly winced in pain while walking to the bench and was escorted to the locker room by a member of the team’s medical staff.
This setback comes as the Spurs were already without veteran point guard De’Aaron Fox, who has yet to play this season due to a hamstring injury sustained over the summer. Harper, aged 19, was having an impressive game, contributing 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting before his exit. He entered the game ranked fourth in scoring on the team with an average of 14.4 points, along with 4.6 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.2 steals in his first five games.
The injury raises questions about the Spurs’ depth at guard as they navigate a challenging season. Fans are eager for updates on Harper’s condition and the potential impact on the team’s performance moving forward.
Stay tuned for more developments on this situation as it unfolds.
