San Antonio’s rookie strung together another solid performance from the starting lineup.
In his third-straight start — just the third of his short NBA career — Stephon Castle saw another highly impactful game.
Against Portland on Thursday, Castle poured on 14 points and six assists to zero turnovers, to that point seeing his best performance in the black and silver.On 8-for-16 shooting, Castle scored 23 points, hitting three triples and adding two rebounds, three assists and two steals. He was vital to the Spurs’ efforts, who eventually dropped to the Jazz late. While the team ultimately couldn't come away win a much-needed win in the West, the rookie's performance was cause for optimism.
Still, through just a few games, he already seems to be making an impact for the Spurs. His offense has been well ahead of what many thought it could be in Year 1, and his defense has maintained its stinginess from his days with the UConn Huskies. For now, the team will hope he pans out as the franchise's starting point guard alongside Wembanyama for the foreseeable future. But a two-way wing wouldn't be so bad, either.Derek is co-founder and publisher for Draft Digest and Inside The Thunder for Fan Nation, powered by Sports Illustrated. He has been a sports writer in the Oklahoma City market for five years now, primarily covering the NBA Draft and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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