San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle did not star in his first NBA start, but was a capable replacement.
The butterflies were non-existent for Spurs rookie Stephon Castle as he prepared for his first NBA start on Wednesday. “I’m pretty calm,” Castle said. “I know our assignments. I trust in our strategies, trust in our guys on the court. There’s not much to get really amped up about.” The No. 4 pick in last June’s draft, Castle was elevated to a starting role in Houston to replace the injured Jeremy Sochan .
For Spurs assistant Mitch Johnson, filling in for Pop is no solo project With his parents in the stands at the Toyota Center, the former Connecticut standout did his best to blend in with the Spurs’ starting group. Castle logged a modest five points and produced zero assists in the Spurs' 127-100 loss. On the positive side, he committed no turnovers on a night the rest of the team coughed up 20, and seized three steals.
The best Spurs coverage in Alamo City, delivered to your inbox The Spurs’ second-leading scorer last season, Vassell projects to enter the starting lineup upon his return. Whether starting or coming off the bench, the Spurs have liked what they have seen from Castle so far. “He competes his butt off,” Johnson said. “It’s hard to have a problem with a kid that does that.”
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