Fansided · Mar 10
Spurs' fiercest playoff test will start with obvious Stephon Castle game plan
Dec 10, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) reacts after a basket and a foul called on Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn ImagesStephon Castle's production will be one of the most important components of a sustained playoff run for San Antonio. As the youngest and most unproven player in the starting lineup, opponents will back off the reigning Rookie of the Year, going under screens and daring him to shoot the three. It's an obvious strategy based on shooting percentages, but there's only one problem.