Before the NBA season started, Stephon Castle's place in the Spurs backcourt moving forward was a little cloudly. Yes, he was coming off a Rookie of the Year campaign, but the Spurs had De'Aaron Fox heading into his first full Spurs season and 2025 No. 2 overall pick Dylan Harper entering the mix. Questions of how Castle would fit longterm with an All-Star caliber player and a rookie with clear All-Star upside were starting to get a bit louder.
They've been silenced so far this season. Almost two months in, Castle has been so good that it seems silly anyone ever questioned his standing.