The Spurs rookie guard helped the east side of San Antonio ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper got in the holiday spirit and participated in a Turkey Drive as part of the Spurs Season of Giving.
H-E-B and Harper teamed up to support Holy Redeemer Catholic Church on San Antonio’s East Side, donating 200 turkeys to the church’s food pantry and participating in its Thanksgiving food drive.
The church, which serves 150–200 families each month, distributed the turkeys to local families in need at its site, helping ensure a brighter holiday season for the community.
The Spurs have been heavily active in the local community.
Recently, De’Aaron Fox and his family visited families from the Morrill Elementary School in the Harlandale ISD, distributing turkeys and non-perishable essentials ahead of the holidays. It was a chance for the Fox family to connect directly with residents, have fun with a raffle, and offer photo opportunities for fans to meet the Spurs guard.
AUSTIN SPURS NEWS AND NOTES
The Austin Spurs (5-1) dropped their first game of the season Thursday night, losing to the Osceola Magic, 110-102, at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.
Jayden Nunn led Austin with 20 points, while Kyle Mangas scored 19 and Micah Potter added 15 points and eight rebounds. Riley Minix finished with 16 points, 10 rebounds, and a game-high six assists.
Austin hosts the Vipers on Sunday, Nov. 23, with tipoff at 3 p.m. CT. The game will be available to watch on the G League App.
AUSTIN SPURS MAKE A ROSTER MOVE
The Austin Spurs also announced they have acquired guard Trey McGowens from the available player pool.
McGowens most recently played with Zalakeramia-ZTE KK in Hungary last season, appearing in 43 games while averaging 10.7 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.7 rebounds in 22.4 minutes.
AUSTIN SPURS IN THE COMMUNITY
The Austin Spurs will also be in the Austin community for the holiday season for community-centered initiatives and player engagements as part of the annual “NBA Season of Giving.” The team will highlight their holiday community efforts with the Season of Giving Game against the Blue on Sunday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.
“Season of Giving is one of our favorite times of the year because it gives us a chance to strengthen our connection with families across Central Texas,” said Perri Travillion, Associate Director of Austin Impact and Engagement, in a release. “We’re proud to support initiatives that uplift the communities where we live, work, and play, and we’re thankful for the opportunity to bring meaningful moments of joy throughout the holiday season.”
At the Nov. 30 game, every child in attendance will receive a stuffed animal courtesy of PetSmart in Cedar Park, and fans of all ages will have the chance to visit Santa Claus and holiday characters on the concourse. To help share the moment and ensure accessibility, the team is also distributing community tickets to select families, nonprofits, and other organizations.