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Dylan Harper Drains Winner Over Brother as Harper Family Takes Center Stage at All-Star Weekend

The showdown capped a weekend spotlighting Dylan's rookie impact alongside Ron Harper Jr.'s climb from the G League into Boston's rotation.

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Feb 13, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team Melo guard Dylan Harper (2) of the San Antonio Spurs controls the ball during an NBA All Star Rising Stars game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) pleads his case to referee Che Flores (91) in the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • In the Rising Stars race to 40, Dylan Harper hit a fallaway over Ron Harper Jr. to seal a 40-34 win for Team Melo.
  • Dylan finished the game with 10 points plus defensive contributions, while Ron Harper Jr. grabbed seven rebounds and dished two assists.
  • The brothers also teamed with their father, five-time champion Ron Harper Sr., in the Shooting Stars competition during the Los Angeles showcase.
  • Dylan, the No. 2 pick in the 2025 draft, is averaging about 10.9 points per game in a productive rookie season for the Spurs.
  • Ron Harper Sr. told reporters he does not direct his sons' career choices, saying, "I'm not LeBron James; I'm not going to tell my kids what they have to do," as Ron Jr. continues earning NBA minutes following a G League star turn.