Lost in the San Antonio Spurs' strong start, Victor Wembanyama's emergence as an MVP candidate, and injuries is the play of Stephon Castle. Castle has steadily gotten better as the young season has worn on, with him rapidly improving game after game.
Through the first nine games this season, Castle is averaging an impressive 18.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 7.4 assists, and shooting 49% and from the field. He has also been tasked with playing point guard for the first time in the NBA, giving him valuable experience.
There have been some mistakes, namely turnovers, with him racking up 42 turnovers in his first nine games, that he will have to cut down on.