Castle plays with a lot of poise for a 19yr old. The Spurs made All Stars/Solid starters out of Murray and White. And now Castle has the unique opportunity to be mentored by CP3 and Pop.
That was old coaches we had on team and different development coaches like Becky Hammon all those coaches are long gone and coaching other teams and I think we gave up on them to tank so we can get wemby so really those teams develope white more then we did here 💯🤦♂️🤷♂️
@@ericperales4505It doesn't matter too much that we have new coaches and developers. The Spurs as an ORGANIZATION have a long and proven track record of hiring the right people to bring the best out of our players. It's not like it's our first time ever losing coaches and player development personnel. Castle is in great hands.
Defense is his biggest strength, he’ll probably be the best perimeter defender in the league or at least Top 5, he’s a big 6’6 guy like Jaylen Brown with Jrue footwork and balance, and Butler instinct in the passing lanes, and i think he’ll be even stronger than Brown, him and Wemby will be a nightmare for opponents offense, he could guard 1-4 or even 1-5 against some teams with small 6’9/6’10 Center, and with Wemby behind him he’ll be able to be super aggressive
Looks like a rookie out there. But a pretty damn good one. Little more shot development.. the handle is nice and he doesn't seem scared to approach. I like what I see. Spurs Nation
I noticed at uconn he got a lot of those travels where he'd pump fake a 3 and drive. He needs to touch up on the footwork there. Or better yet just fire the 3. But overall I was pleased with the debut. Loved seeing him play on ball. Showed good feel and vision and outstanding hustle. He's got a powerful frame but is still very fluid in his movement.
he uses strength to his advantage like shai and luka do as large guards- if anything he’s gonna end up gaining weight. ant edwards is 6’4 220- Steph is 6’6 210-215
He’s 19, has good poise for his age, good physical gifts, high iq, solid handle and passer, but he was a little lost on defense even though he possesses good defensive skills. He played fine in the grand scheme of things, nothing special but that’s ok. People expect these young kids to be ready to play from day 1. It took wemby till about January to figure out the physicality and pace of the game and he was way better of a prospect than castle. Let’s also realize that this was a weak draft an in most castle is probably falling to 8-12. He’ll get better under pop and learning from everyone on the team. He most likely won’t play a ton, probably around 18-24 minutes a game cuz there’s guys ahead of him and I think they need to start prioritizing winning cuz this fake desire to win by the front office and pops speech last year that winning is important then proceeds to get the 4th pick is getting old and the players will start to lose faith cuz these aren’t the same guys from that original team that had success with him. I think CP and Barnes are hugely underrated signings, I really can’t think of two better pros and locker room guys to set an example. CP I think is starting and shouldn’t play more than 24 minutes a night and I think Barnes should start as well, he’s a neutral defender and plus shooter so he’ll fit in well with those guys. CP, Vassell, Barnes, Sochan, Wemby Jones, Castle, Johnson, Collins (furphy would’ve fit perfectly with this group but I digress)
Seems to me he needs more patience when it comes to attacking the rim instead of going body to body with big man. Solid passer but needs to keep head up when attacking especially playing with wemby
Markelle Fultz? Nice Joke. Castle is bigger 6"6 195, Fultz is 6'3 , 179). Castle is quicker, more explosive, jumps higher and finishes better through contact. He needs to shoot more 3s that's it. Spurs backcourt almost there. Small forward will be addressed in the 2025 draft more than likely.
He has the potential to be really good, but he misreads plays way too much, might also be due to his lack of shooting that he passes up opportunities to pull up, but he needs to work a lot on his decision making out of PnR
He got some work to do on his shot/offense but I can definitely see the vision. Chip isn't here any more as shooting coach but I still trust the Spur's development staff. Playing with Chris Paul will do wonders, obviously. I bet Chris will be using this as a coaching internship as well. Smart little mf lmao. You never like Chris Paul until he's on your team hahaha. Castle is big. Pretty smooth too, if he can get to spots he could be a little bigger Shai type. Castle has a little more hesitation/jerkiness on the dribble (in a good/different way) but if you squint you might see it. Came from a great college program. Proven winner. Going to a great pro team. Proven winner. I'm optimistic but like I said: the young man has plenty to work on (and work with).
Castle looking hella rusty out there. Some good things. Some not so good things. It's a wait and see, at least on the offensive side of the ball. The defense will be fine.
@@KyoshiHonor Means everything to the guys playing, cuz. Sure, Stephon Castle as a #4 pick is covered, but contracts in the NBA change lives... you think Zavier Simpson or Nathan Mensah isn't giving his all? Dudes are throwing themselves around for loose balls, not playing the NBA version of two-hand touch. That's why its fairly impressive that Castle's first game went solid, at least from a personal perspective. There is a solid level of competition around these rookies. Nick Smith Jr. for example, a first round pick last year, had a good all around game, but he shot 4/17 and is supposed to be a good shooter. Castle did much better by comparison. I wanted him for the Hornets, to be fair. But someone like Mo Gueye, who we have never heard of lets be honest, goes for 20+ and we froth at the mouth about his potential. At least, I did last night... It means just as much as the Hornets winning by 32. Nothing to the average fan and everything to Gueye or NSJ or Castle. Which is kind of the point. I'm surprised there aren't more fist fights in summer league, to be honest! I'd get scrappy over a few hundred dollars; they've got millions on the line! Any rookie out there playing decent in his first game has to be given a lot of credit going against 2nd, 3rd, 4th and sometimes 5th year pros and undrafted or non-guaranteed guys that have to feed wives and children.
@@averiskonsept that's irrelevant. Because your whole premise of the comment was to say he isn't doing nothing because Hornet blew them out. If Summer League is so important as you say, then the comment above has nothing to do with your point. That's on THOSE players who is fighting for a spot. This is a CASTLE highlight, not a Spurs Summer League highlight. So yes, not as important for Castle as it's just him getting reps with Spurs before team practice. A blowout doesn't change his trajectory lol.
@@bna919 castle had 12-6-3 not much better considering he was the 4th ovr pick bronny don’t have that much expectations he’s was damn near the last person picked in the draft lmao
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I appreciate the full plays and not just highlights
Seriously. This with a full stat line at the end would be great. I’d sub for sure
@@kevincrooks635hv his stat line in the title
@@user-nh5bu6iw5c it’s like the highlight version of a stat line. I want to see his fg attempts, +/-, etc. the full version
Half these cats said Wemby a bust after his first summer league game , don’t listen to these clowns 🤡 apparently they all experts
Nobody is saying Stephen Castle is a bust online.
You ain’t everywhere online homie lol lots of cats saying that , but appreciate you saying otherwise
@@ThePharcyde13😂 just like they wer all saying WEMBY was a bust after 1st summer game .Dam ass 🤡 s
Castle plays with a lot of poise for a 19yr old. The Spurs made All Stars/Solid starters out of Murray and White. And now Castle has the unique opportunity to be mentored by CP3 and Pop.
That was old coaches we had on team and different development coaches like Becky Hammon all those coaches are long gone and coaching other teams and I think we gave up on them to tank so we can get wemby so really those teams develope white more then we did here 💯🤦♂️🤷♂️
@@ericperales4505It doesn't matter too much that we have new coaches and developers. The Spurs as an ORGANIZATION have a long and proven track record of hiring the right people to bring the best out of our players. It's not like it's our first time ever losing coaches and player development personnel. Castle is in great hands.
once he gets a jumper he will be a legit all star he he can do it all, defense too
he probably won't get a consistent jumper until way down the line
@@luigidabest4743Jimmy butler didn’t have a consistent jumper in the beginning
Defense is his biggest strength, he’ll probably be the best perimeter defender in the league or at least Top 5, he’s a big 6’6 guy like Jaylen Brown with Jrue footwork and balance, and Butler instinct in the passing lanes, and i think he’ll be even stronger than Brown, him and Wemby will be a nightmare for opponents offense, he could guard 1-4 or even 1-5 against some teams with small 6’9/6’10 Center, and with Wemby behind him he’ll be able to be super aggressive
He's building a castle.
@@luigidabest4743 the spurs are gonna develop it asap, they have in the past with guys like kawhi
CP3 taught SGA. Help Bledsoe find his allstar game. He’s in good hands with the Spurs they know exactly what they are doing .
Jimmy Butler/Shai Gilgeous-Alexander type
Remind me of J.Brown too
I been saying he’s gonna be point jimmy butler
In my eyes a taller but less developed jrue holiday
LoL nah, he is a bust
Looks like a rookie out there. But a pretty damn good one. Little more shot development.. the handle is nice and he doesn't seem scared to approach. I like what I see. Spurs Nation
He look like one of them ones
He look like two of them twos
he a dawg fr
Great at getting to a spot, needs to work on his jumper then he’ll be unlocked. Seems to have a good feel tho
This Castle guy is a 6’6 Point Guard !!! Nice pick up in this year draft.
I’m liking that you post the full game for a player and not just their highlights. Subbing right now.
Stephen Castle is 🔥🔥🔥
I noticed at uconn he got a lot of those travels where he'd pump fake a 3 and drive. He needs to touch up on the footwork there. Or better yet just fire the 3.
But overall I was pleased with the debut. Loved seeing him play on ball. Showed good feel and vision and outstanding hustle. He's got a powerful frame but is still very fluid in his movement.
He has to do more floaters and mid range shots from pnr , taking body contact like that is not good
he's 6'6 210, he's not some tiny fragile guard lol
he uses strength to his advantage like shai and luka do as large guards- if anything he’s gonna end up gaining weight. ant edwards is 6’4 220- Steph is 6’6 210-215
Stephon Castle completely plays like Chris Paul, his shooting form, passing. Chris Paul is his Teammate now on the Spurs.
I'd say Chauncey
no way he does not at all
Castle is 6’6 CP is 6’1
What are you watching
In absolutely no way does he play like Paul. Out of your damn mind
He has the same pace as SGA. Always in control
Best player in this Draft hands down
I see shades of shai
If he keeps working
It would be cash if he shot higher
Dude would be unstoppable with a jump shot,he can already do everything else.
Pro 🐐
the shots are there. now its all about gaining experience
He’s gonna be nice
Kinda reminds me of a slower Fultz.
Kid's gonna be okay. His finishing will improve more as well as his shooting. Demeanor, activity on both ends is already good.
He almost like the Thompson twins
I see jimmy butler dna in him
as long as he can make 33% or more of his 3s throughout a season then he'll be a decent player
37% on open 3's. The first thing the opponent will do is double Wemby and leave with Castle or Sochan open. They must make them pay.
Should have shown some of the defensive highlights, but good job showing the misses with the makes.
I am getting SGA vibes from him. Nice pick SAS. P.S. Posted and then read the comments. Great minds think alike. :)
I liked this kid in the draft process. Having Chris Paul to learn from can't hurt either.
I wish the Spurs had sent some other NBA players alongside of him to showcase his skill. Such as Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley
Shai 2.0
Really reminds me of Jimmy Butler
Going to be a very stable guard once he gets locked in on his shooting/floating touch
Giving me a way better jrue holiday vibes
Did not look good at all. 1st game tho, spurs fans gonna glaze like these highlights were good…
solid performance
got some work to do. Lot of wasted energy on the between the leg one on one dribbles and got to make mid range jumpers. He'll get there.
L to Rockets staff for thinking Reed is better *LMFAO*
52% from 3? Chillout seems y’all could use that shooting from castle with all em bricks
@@brendensapp7468 that's it? Castle a baller, Reed is an undersize bench player
He’s 19, has good poise for his age, good physical gifts, high iq, solid handle and passer, but he was a little lost on defense even though he possesses good defensive skills. He played fine in the grand scheme of things, nothing special but that’s ok. People expect these young kids to be ready to play from day 1. It took wemby till about January to figure out the physicality and pace of the game and he was way better of a prospect than castle. Let’s also realize that this was a weak draft an in most castle is probably falling to 8-12. He’ll get better under pop and learning from everyone on the team. He most likely won’t play a ton, probably around 18-24 minutes a game cuz there’s guys ahead of him and I think they need to start prioritizing winning cuz this fake desire to win by the front office and pops speech last year that winning is important then proceeds to get the 4th pick is getting old and the players will start to lose faith cuz these aren’t the same guys from that original team that had success with him. I think CP and Barnes are hugely underrated signings, I really can’t think of two better pros and locker room guys to set an example. CP I think is starting and shouldn’t play more than 24 minutes a night and I think Barnes should start as well, he’s a neutral defender and plus shooter so he’ll fit in well with those guys.
CP, Vassell, Barnes, Sochan, Wemby
Jones, Castle, Johnson, Collins (furphy would’ve fit perfectly with this group but I digress)
Jonestly this is probably what hell average as a rookie.
I think hell be a 10/5/4 guy.
Not good at playmaking and 3 point efficiency😢😢 too bad but his defense solid i will grade this pick as solid b-
I like him, but he needs to work at going left when attacking being a more consistent finisher
Seems to me he needs more patience when it comes to attacking the rim instead of going body to body with big man. Solid passer but needs to keep head up when attacking especially playing with wemby
2:52 so no ones talkn bout the scoreboard?
Markelle Fultz type?
Markelle Fultz? Nice Joke. Castle is bigger 6"6 195, Fultz is 6'3 , 179). Castle is quicker, more explosive, jumps higher and finishes better through contact. He needs to shoot more 3s that's it. Spurs backcourt almost there. Small forward will be addressed in the 2025 draft more than likely.
Lookin like Kris Dunn
Lankier George Hill. Higher ceiling though.
He has the potential to be really good, but he misreads plays way too much, might also be due to his lack of shooting that he passes up opportunities to pull up, but he needs to work a lot on his decision making out of PnR
How Nick Smith 6"3 but he look taller than Castle who 6'5 barefoot
Hype💯
castle really looks like markelle fultz to me ............ i wish the regret from the 1st pick of 2017 able to be nulified in the 2024 4th pick ......
Dejounte Murray clone
Shaedon Sharpe, nothing special
He got some work to do on his shot/offense but I can definitely see the vision. Chip isn't here any more as shooting coach but I still trust the Spur's development staff.
Playing with Chris Paul will do wonders, obviously. I bet Chris will be using this as a coaching internship as well. Smart little mf lmao. You never like Chris Paul until he's on your team hahaha.
Castle is big. Pretty smooth too, if he can get to spots he could be a little bigger Shai type. Castle has a little more hesitation/jerkiness on the dribble (in a good/different way) but if you squint you might see it.
Came from a great college program. Proven winner. Going to a great pro team. Proven winner.
I'm optimistic but like I said: the young man has plenty to work on (and work with).
Thank you for putting in all the plays. It's summer league, we're here to see what he can do and what more he can work on.
Spur fans how you feeling talking all that stuff
I will come back after tonight’s game .. fair?
Castle looking hella rusty out there. Some good things. Some not so good things. It's a wait and see, at least on the offensive side of the ball. The defense will be fine.
He plays just like the rest of his teammates lololol just like I suspected , crash dummy in the paint shot chucker ball hog
Nice stats but that team horrible
Reminds me of Derrick rose a lil the way he moves
Castle looked like a volume scorer in this SL game. Not exactly what the spurs need
Hornets won by 32 🛑the🧢
It’s summer league lmao, chill it means absolutely nothing
@@KyoshiHonor Means everything to the guys playing, cuz. Sure, Stephon Castle as a #4 pick is covered, but contracts in the NBA change lives... you think Zavier Simpson or Nathan Mensah isn't giving his all? Dudes are throwing themselves around for loose balls, not playing the NBA version of two-hand touch. That's why its fairly impressive that Castle's first game went solid, at least from a personal perspective.
There is a solid level of competition around these rookies. Nick Smith Jr. for example, a first round pick last year, had a good all around game, but he shot 4/17 and is supposed to be a good shooter. Castle did much better by comparison. I wanted him for the Hornets, to be fair. But someone like Mo Gueye, who we have never heard of lets be honest, goes for 20+ and we froth at the mouth about his potential. At least, I did last night... It means just as much as the Hornets winning by 32. Nothing to the average fan and everything to Gueye or NSJ or Castle. Which is kind of the point.
I'm surprised there aren't more fist fights in summer league, to be honest! I'd get scrappy over a few hundred dollars; they've got millions on the line! Any rookie out there playing decent in his first game has to be given a lot of credit going against 2nd, 3rd, 4th and sometimes 5th year pros and undrafted or non-guaranteed guys that have to feed wives and children.
@@averiskonsept that's irrelevant. Because your whole premise of the comment was to say he isn't doing nothing because Hornet blew them out. If Summer League is so important as you say, then the comment above has nothing to do with your point. That's on THOSE players who is fighting for a spot. This is a CASTLE highlight, not a Spurs Summer League highlight. So yes, not as important for Castle as it's just him getting reps with Spurs before team practice. A blowout doesn't change his trajectory lol.
@averiskonsept you can't expect them to play like it's a playoff series, bro. Chill.
Complete scrub
Should’ve gone with Dillingham, now you’re stuck with another non shooting PG like Sochan
Dribbling is horrendous. He carries it every second dribble. How the fuck did the Spurs not identify this.
lmao open your eyes not a single carry he got good handle
If they don't call it who cares
You don’t know shit about handles little boy 😂
There isn't a player in the NBA that doesn't carry the ball virtually every time they dribble... the refs just won't call it.
Proved that his shot is completely broken. He’s good at down hill finishing. Smaller Giannis type smh
his shot is smooth wtf
@@ratehe can’t shoot bro
@@calitobautista4410so how he made 2 3s if he can’t shoot? U gotta be reta…
@@alexsantaella4172bad shooters can still make shots. You’re the slow one if you didn’t know that
lol, his shot wasn't the problem today. It was just that he should've taken more floaters. Everything else was great
This guy stinks. 🤢 SAS been missing on draft night since Dejounte besides obv picks like Wemby
nah, you stink
What a bad take
@@Elitejap mb I forgot Sochan, Vassell, & Keldon are next up right? 😂
NBA Fan "Try Not To Call a Player Trash After Their 1st Summer League Game" Challenge
Difficulty: IMPOSSIBLE
So why aren’t you an NBA executive since you’re a know it all basketball god?
bronny bout had these stats and he was the 55th pick smh
Wytb Bronny had 4 2 and 2
@@bna919 castle had 12-6-3 not much better considering he was the 4th ovr pick bronny don’t have that much expectations he’s was damn near the last person picked in the draft lmao
@@skylersmith-y1i ? How is 4 2 2 anywhere close to 12 6 3