san antonio spurs rookie Dylan Harper On Tuesday, he took to Instagram to send a heartfelt birthday wish to his girlfriend, JoJo Lacey.

“Happy birthday my love. More to come with you.” accompanied by love and infinity emojis.

Lacey, like Harper, is a former Rutgers women’s basketball player. She briefly joined the Washington Mystics, but was waived during the 2025 preseason. Although her journey is unclear, she has been a strong supporter of Harper as he made his mark as a rookie on an ambitious Spurs team.

They met at Rutgers University, where they both played basketball. She was present at important moments in his career and was with him during his rookie photo shoot.

Dylan Harper played in the San Antonio Spurs’ 113-101 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. He scored 11 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist in the game. The second overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft averaged 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game.

Dylan Harper’s girlfriend posts heartfelt message on his first game

Dylan Harper made his NBA debut on October 22 against Cooper Flagg’s Dallas Mavericks, with his girlfriend JoJo Lacey in attendance. She posted a heartfelt message on Instagram to mark the occasion.

“First game day and many more game days to come.”

The Spurs won 125-92 on the road. Harper started as a substitute and scored 15 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the game.

He strained his left calf early in the season, causing him to miss several weeks. He has been improving his fitness and playing time since his return, with the coaching staff emphasizing a gradual increase in workload. Harper talked about enjoying the Spurs’ culture and team environment, emphasizing how much he’s learned and how much fun it is to play with his teammates.

His performance also earned praise from coach Mickey Johnson and teammate Victor Wembanyama. He is regarded as one of the cornerstones of the team alongside Wembanyama and Stephen Castle.