Stephon Castle delivered the best game of his young career on Wednesday night.
San Antonio Spurs' Stephon Castle dunks during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2024, in San Antonio. Memphis won 129-115. SAN ANTONIO - Stephon Castle delivered the best game of his young career on Wednesday night, scoring a career-high 26 points in the Spurs’ 129-115 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Castle’s performance against Memphis wasn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a clear pattern that has a majority of Spurs fans demanding he get a permanent role in the starting lineup. In 17 starts, he’s averaged 14.6 points, 4.5 assists, and 2.6 rebounds per game, compared to just 5.9 points and 2.9 assists in 10 games off the bench.
Castle admits that starting boosts his confidence. “Coming off the bench is a skill,” he said. “Guys like KJ and Tre come in ready every game. That’s something I’ve got to keep working on.” This has sparked discussion among analysts, including Sam Vecenie of The Athletic who notes this week that the young players’ overlapping skill sets, particularly their limited shooting range, make them a tough fit. “Figuring out how to get two on the court is going to be huge for the Spurs moving forward,” Vecenie wrote.
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