Stephon Castle is having a massive breakout year for the Spurs, and Amen Thompson is not having that in Houston. Last season's Rookie of the Year has been as important as anyone not named Victor Wembanyama to San Antonio’s success, and he’s well on his way to becoming an All-Star.
That’s not new information, as least not to Spurs fans. Somehow, though, Castle’s league-wide reputation hasn’t caught up to his growth yet. The Ringer’s top 100 player list is the latest proof of that, as they have Castle ranked below a rival he’s unquestionably better than.