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LeBron James criticized a five-time NBA champion during a podcast, implying that his legacy is not as significant as it seems. The discussion highlighted the challenges faced by talented players like Dylan Harper on successful teams.
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Former Rutgers star Dylan Harper is really, really good. But here’s the cruel twist of the NBA — being great on a great team can actually work against you.
That’s exactly the conversation LeBron James and Steve Nash had on their podcast, “In the Game.”
The San Antonio Spurs are a winning basketball team. They run their offense through De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama, two established, elite players.
Harper, despite being one of the most talented rookies in the entire league, is coming off the bench behind them. And while that’s great for the Spurs, it’s a quiet killer for Harper’s individual award chances.
“He can’t win rookie of the year, but he’s damn good,” James said, via YouTube.
And then — because this is “King” James and no one gets a free pass — he couldn’t let the Harper family moment go by without throwing a swipe.
“Yeah, Dylan’s great. I mean, his daddy ain’t s--- but he’s good,” James said when discussing how impressive Dylan is. “I’ll see him when I see him.”
Five-time NBA Finals champion Ron Harper made waves during the All-Star Weekend when he appeared to take a shot at James while discussing his sons’ basketball careers.
Asked if he expected his sons to follow his footsteps into the NBA, Harper Sr. said, “I’m not LeBron James. I’m not going to tell my kids what they have to do.”
His son Ron Harper Jr. responded with “yo” and a laugh alongside his brother Dylan Harper.
Ron Harper Jr. has carved out an NBA career with the after playing at , earning his way onto the active roster between G-League stints.
LeBron James stated, 'His daddy ain’t s---,' suggesting a lack of respect for the champion's legacy.
Dylan Harper is a talented rookie for the San Antonio Spurs, but he is coming off the bench, which may hinder his chances for individual awards.
Being part of a successful team can negatively affect individual players' recognition and award opportunities, as seen with Harper's situation.

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Dylan Harper was selected No. 2 overall, Rutgers’ highest NBA Draft pick ever, by the San Antonio Spurs.
They faced off against each other during the 2025-26 season, and James — who plays alongside his son, Bronny — was a fan.
“That’s so awesome,” he said.
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