Spurs rookie Dylan Harper removes TikTok video comparing teammate De’Aaron Fox to James Harden

San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper has removed a TikTok video from his account that compared teammate De’Aaron Fox’s performance in the 2026 NBA Finals to James Harden’s playoff record. The incident occurred in the immediate aftermath of the New York Knicks’ victory over the Spurs in Game 1, raising questions regarding social media conduct within the team.

The reposted content displayed Fox’s box score line of three points from 13 shots alongside James Harden’s identical 3-for-13 line from the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 2 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the first round. Multiple sources confirmed the video was present on Harper’s page before its removal, with reports suggesting the action was accidental.

The controversy emerged following a game where Fox recorded seven points on 3-of-13 shooting in 38 minutes, while Harper contributed 16 points in 28 minutes off the bench. The Spurs opted to keep Fox on the court during the final four minutes of regulation, a decision that coincided with a missed jump shot and a foul that contributed to the Knicks’ comeback victory.

Both players are managing injuries that have impacted their availability and performance. Fox is playing through an ankle sprain sustained during the Western Conference Finals, while Harper is dealing with an abductor injury. Despite these physical setbacks, Harper’s bench production has prompted speculation regarding future rotation decisions for head coach Mitch Johnson.

The SportsLine Projection Model has released its betting predictions for Game 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals, forecasting an 'Over' on the total points line of 214.5, with an estimated combined score of 215 points. The model also identifies a spread pick with a win probability exceeding 50% for the Knicks, despite the Spurs currently holding the series lead.