Dylan Harper’s NBA Draft stock continues to rise as the Rutgers star impresses with his physical measurements and versatile skillset. The projected No. 2 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft has drawn comparisons to NBA legend Dwyane Wade after his combine measurements revealed striking physical similarities to the three-time champion and Hall of Famer.
The comparison has sparked excitement among scouts and analysts. At 19 years old, Harper’s physical profile mirrors that of a young Wade, suggesting a potential path to stardom for the Rutgers standout who averaged 19.4 points per game in his freshman season.
Social Media Buzzes Over Dylan Harper-Dwyane Wade Comparison
Jonathan Givony of Draft Express shared a compelling side-by-side comparison of Harper and Wade’s physical measurements on social media, highlighting their nearly identical builds.
The post shows Harper at 19.1 years old, standing 6’5 3/4″, weighing 213 lbs, and having an impressive 6’10 1/2″ wingspan, compared to Wade, who was 21.4 years old, 6’4 3/4″, weighing 212 lbs, and having a 6’10 3/4″ wingspan.
Dylan Harper has enviable measurements to play either guard spot, drawing comparisons from our historical database to D-Wade with his size, sturdy frame and huge wingspan. He could easily play alongside De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in the same backcourt. pic.twitter.com/83MX1RuiQa
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) May 14, 2025
Givony noted in his post that “Dylan Harper has enviable measurements to play either guard spot, drawing comparisons from our historical database to D-Wade with his size, sturdy frame and huge wingspan. He could easily play alongside De’Aaron Fox and Stephon Castle in the same backcourt.”
The comparison has garnered significant attention with over 200k views on the social media platform.
Questions about team fit have emerged with one fan suggesting that “Harper won’t fit well with Fox and castle imo, too much overlap,” contradicting Givony’s analysis.
This comparison has sparked debate among basketball fans, with some suggesting different NBA player comparisons might be more fitting. Several fans responded to Givony’s post with alternative comparisons, particularly to James Harden.
One user pointed out “He has almost identical measurements to James Harden, they have very similar games, and they’re even both lefties, and y’all used D-Wade as a comparison instead… lmao.” While another said “Feel like Dylan Harper is more similar to Harden physically.”
Others weighed in on the physical similarities while noting differences in athletic profiles. “Similar size but not similar athletes” commented one user.
The San Antonio Spurs are expected to select Harper as the second overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Harper’s physical similarities to Wade add another layer of intrigue to his draft profile, as various teams speculate about how his measurements may translate into NBA success.
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The son of five-time NBA champion Ron Harper, Dylan brings impressive physical tools and a basketball pedigree. With the draft approaching, the Wade comparison only strengthens Harper’s case as one of the most intriguing prospects in this year’s class.
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