While not a perfect one-for-one example — at least not yet — Dylan Harper hopes to copy Harden's career. The San Antonio ...

The NBA season is still a few months away, so which rookies will rise above the others is still to be determined.

No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and the Mavericks will reportedly tip off the season against No. 2 pick Dylan Harper and the Spurs.

With the announcement of the schedule on Thursday, Rookie Wire identified some of the most highly anticipated matchups for next season.