The San Antonio Spurs are one of the best teams this NBA season, and it isn’t just because of Victor Wembanyama. A big part of that success has been dynamic guard Stephon Castle, who is proving to be the perfect Robin to Wemby’s Batman: superb as a sidekick but good enough to take over when the need calls for it.
Coming into this season, Castle had already shown flashes of upside. But now, those flashes are no more as they’ve been replaced with consistency and confidence in a rapidly expanding role. Night after night, Castle has looked less like a prospect finding his way and more like a player who already belongs.
What stands out most is his poise. Castle plays with a calm that belies his age, rarely forcing the issue and almost always making the right read. Whether he is attacking off the bounce, cutting without the ball, or taking on a tough defensive assignment, his impact is felt even when the box score does not scream for attention.
What’s more, Castle does not shy away from big moments, and he has already shown a willingness to take responsibility late in games. For a Spurs team hoping for long-term growth, that mentality matters—and is a perfect fit alongside Wembanyama’s leadership and generational talent.
Now, it’s obviously too early to throw around the word “superstar” to describe Stephon Castle. But if this season is any indication, he is laying the foundations to be one soon.
