Stephon Castle leads our own Nathan Grubel's updated NBA sophomore rankings at the quarter season mark after a San Antonio Spurs upset over the OKC Thunder in the NBA Cup.
Castle's defense on SGA during that upset was underrated. What made it effective wasn't just the physicality but how he stayed out of foul trouble while still forcing tough shotss. Most guards trying to wall off Shai like that pick up 3 fouls by halftime, but Castle's footwork kept him clean all game.
Yep, plays D with his feet/chest, not his hands. Strong frame is what makes that happen, not too many guards come into the NBA with Castle's strength profile.
Castle's defense on SGA during that upset was underrated. What made it effective wasn't just the physicality but how he stayed out of foul trouble while still forcing tough shotss. Most guards trying to wall off Shai like that pick up 3 fouls by halftime, but Castle's footwork kept him clean all game.
Yep, plays D with his feet/chest, not his hands. Strong frame is what makes that happen, not too many guards come into the NBA with Castle's strength profile.