Spurs are “BIG FANS” Of Stephon Castle

Spurs are “BIG FANS” Of Stephon Castle

the San Antonio Spurs are gearing up for some major changes this summer as they aim to build a team around Victor wanyama and with the 20124 draft coming up soon one guy they’ve been keeping an eye on is Yukon guard Stefon Castle as the 2024 NBA draft gets closer the San Antonio Spurs are in a prime position to bring in top-notch young Talent holding the fourth and eighth picks and with they clear need for a guard they’ve got their eyes on yukon’s Stefon Castle according to Kelly of the athletic the Spurs are big fans of Castle he wrote the Spurs are said to be big fans of yukon’s Castle leak soures said and he’s moving up in their draft board San Antonio has two top 10 selections and could take castle with either the fourth or eighth pick so what is it about castle that grabs the Spurs attention and how does he fit into their vision for a future Dynasty for one Stefon Castle feels a critical need the Spurs are eager to address as they search for their point guard of the future many believe the NBA draft is where the Spurs will focus their efforts the most while they have the option to trade for an established guard or assign a free agent having two top 10 picks gives them a prime opportunity to select an exceptional floor General with a talent like Castle available it’s an enticing Prospect Castle an oversized Guard from Yukon made a significant impact in his fresh freshman year winning an NCAA championship before declaring for the draft projected as a top 14 pick the Spurs will likely have two chances to draft him with their fourth and eighth picks according to reports Castle won’t work out with any teams that already have a starting point guard in place this Narrows his potential workouts to a few teams in the top 10 specifically the Spurs Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz some critics might label Castle’s decision as immature but he has a solid reasoning behind it during his time at Yukon Castle played off ball to benefit the team showcasing his versatility and team first mentality however he now wants to play his natural position of a point guard in the NBA this aligns perfectly with the Spurs needs as they are in a search of a true point guard to lead their future it’s no secret that the Spurs are in dire need of a pass first defensive-minded guard to set the table for their established players and new additions names like Nia topage Rob Dillingham and Stefon Castle have all been mentioned as potential targets with two lottery picks the Spurs have the chance to double dip and fortify their back court specifically Castle stands out as a top prospect he was the Big East freshman of the year and an NCA Champion making him a consensuous top player of this draft class during his lone season in college Casto averaged 11.1 points 4.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game despite playing out of position he shot an impressive 47.2% from the field however his three-point shooting at just 26.7% is a weakness that needs Improvement if he wants to become a true different maker at the NBA level given that he’s only 19 years old there’s optimism that he can develop this aspect of his game that said Castle is known as a scoring guard utilizing his oversized 6’6 frame and first Quick Step to penetrate the lane and score he’s also a solid Defender capable of guarding multiple positions from the one to the four spots essentially Castle appeal as a prospect lies more in his potential than his current production at 6’6 and 215 lb Castle boast NBA ready size and strength at just 19 years old coupled with his deliberate Pace as a ball handler passing instincts and scoring ability at all levels he fits the mode of a modern two-way NBA point guard a tempting Prospect for the Spurs Castle strengths include being a big physical guards SL wi hybrid with strong on ball defense and the ability to create offense in pick and roll situations or as a cutter despite his modest numbers at Yukon where he shot 54.4% from the field 26.8% from three and 76.4% from the line his impact on the floor was evident most of his shots came within the flow of the offense showcasing his ability to contribute within a team system while also demonstrating the potential to create his own offense off the dribble however Castle’s three-point shooting is a major question mark shooting just 26.8% at Yukon on limited attempts per game considering the Spurs need for shooting this could be a concern yet the Spurs have a renowned development staff capable of refining his game mostly under shooting coach Jimmy Baron who has already helped players like Jeremy s and Jones improved their shooting in just one season given time to develop Castle could become the Spurs next success story enhancing the roster with his versatile skill set and potentially improving his three-point shooting to meet their needs in terms of fit Castle seems like a natural cultural fit for the Spurs especially if the plan is to build a core around French Phenom Victor wanyama with wemi already established as a Superstar the focus is now surrounding him with players who are committed to winning Castle has proven himself to be a winner willing to do whatever it takes for the team’s success pairing him with a competitive Force like wemi helps solidify a winning culture within the team from a basketball perspective Castle compliments wenyama well with wemi commanding the attention of opposing defenses Castle’s ability to find gaps and finish near the basket becomes invaluable his skill in the pick and role could be lethal alongside wmy additionally Castle’s defense of prowess athleticism and impressive passing made him a strong asset even before entering the NBA at 66 he adds to the Spurs size potentially making them one of the tallest teams in the league the Spurs renowned development staff is another factor in Castle’s favor they have a history of transforming players with shooting deficiency IES into reliable Shooters bending on their ability to do the same with Castle while also capitalizing on his attacking and defensive abilities could prove fruitful for the team if Castle can develop a consistent jump shot he has the potential to emerge as the top talent from this draft class what do you think does a castle pick make sense for San Antonio or not let me know in the comment section down below and if you like this video and you want to see more Spurs related content don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up and subscribe peace

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