A draft can bring about the most compelling stories, where potential stars are analyzed, and occasionally surrounded by controversy. Right now, one name is stealing the spotlight for all the right reasons. This young phenom, a freshman at Rutgers, is already making waves, and the latest plot twist? LeBron James himself has weighed in, giving his stamp of approval.
In a recent post on X, Lakers All-Star LeBron James made his admiration clear, stating, “Special kid, special talent. He’s gonna be really good in this league, comes from a great family….Me, Harp and his pops go back a while, I’m excited.” James’s endorsement is more than just a pat on the back for Harper; it’s a validation of the 18-year-old’s skills and potential at the highest level of basketball.
But it wasn’t always this clear-cut for Dylan Harper and his family. Earlier, the spotlight shifted to his father, Ron Harper, a 15-year NBA veteran. The elder Harper, known for his time in the league and for being a five-time NBA champion, became the center of a storm after social media users misattributed his stance on his son’s NBA future.
Lakers All-Star LeBron James tells me that he rocks with @RutgersMBB star @dy1anharper and thinks that Harper will be special in the NBA: “Special kid, special talent. He’s gonna be really good in this league, comes from a great family….Me, Harp and his pops go back a while,… pic.twitter.com/UadESiPQFz
— Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) January 28, 2025
“Correct a trade would happen!!!!” Ron had asserted over a Twitter speculation of the NBA star not letting his son be drafted by the Jazz. But the buzz has died down since the NBA champion made it clear that it was all a lighthearted comment and he wouldn’t really control his son’s life. With that out of the way, it’s all anticipation to watch the GOAT-approved 18-year-old in the league.
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