Is San Antonio Spurs rookie combo guard Stephon Castle the steal of the 2024 NBA draft? If you ask Bleacher Report league analyst Mo Dakhil his opinion on the matter, he will counter with a question of his own about the University of Connecticut alum. “Can a No. 4 pick in the draft be considered a steal?” asked the B/R analyst in a recent survey of some of the more interesting prospects from this year’s 2024 NBA Las Vegas Summer League.
And the B/R writer had an answer to his question ready, as well. “If it is Stephon Castle landing with the San Antonio Spurs, it is,” suggests Dakhil. “Castle’s summer league was cut short due to injury, but he flashed enough in his one game in Vegas and two at the California Classic to make me believe he might be the best player from this draft in a few seasons.”
“In the limited games Castle did play, he showed his ability to make the correct passing reads off pick-and-rolls, get into the lane easily and be a solid defender,” he adds.
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“Through three games, he averaged 4.0 assists to go with his 17.3 points,’ notes Dakhil. “His jumper could be better, but if that improves over the next few seasons, he will be a perfect running mate for Victor Wembanyama.”
“In addition to the skills Castle already possesses, Chris Paul will give him expert teaching on the point guard position. Keep an eye on Castle; in three seasons, we might ask why he didn’t go first in the draft.”
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