Though San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper 's focus to start training camp is on returning from a partially torn ligament in his left thumb, it is, relatively speaking, a minor injury. He could be back in time for the season opener .
Under the assumption that the second overall pick in this summer's NBA Draft will make his debut soon, Harper's priority will shift toward what he'll be able to do on the court.
“Psh, I mean, you might have to ask coach about that one,” Harper told ClutchPoints in response to what he envisions his role being in his rookie season.
“But, I think for me, my role is just whatever I can do to help team win and whatever coach tells me to do, that's what I'm going to do. Just having that mindset is probably the biggest thing.”
Harper then delved into some