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Stephon Castle addresses Spurs’ media for first time

The San Antonio Spurs rookie attended hist first news conference on June 29.

The San Antonio Spurs drafted Stephon Castle with the fourth pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. He enters the league as a 19-year-old guard coming off an impressive season with Dan Hurley’s UCONN Huskies. Castle will likely be tasked with improving his perimeter shooting and developing a partnership with Victor Wembanyama.

Fortunately for the rookie guard, he has a few months to work on his game and get advice from the Spurs coaching staff before the 2024-25 season begins and he is forced to face NBA-level talent. As such, he could make some significant improvements to his game before the new season.

Spurs fans got their first look at Castle on Saturday (June 29) as he attended his first news conference for the Spurs. He answered a string of questions from the media, showing good composure and a growth mindset.

You can watch the full news conference by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Should the San Antonio Spurs re-sign backup big man Sandro Mamukelashvili?

Should San Antonio part ways with the reserve big man to open up a roster spot?

Should the San Antonio Spurs re-sign backup big man Sandro Mamukelashvili? The team is making itself over into a new form of itself as San Antonio’s front office looks to add players to the roster who best fit their rising star forward, Victor Wembanyama.

Did Mamu prove himself to be such a player for the Spurs at the end of the 2024-24 regular season? Should San Antonio part ways with the reserve big man to open up a roster spot for a player who fits better than he does if this vision of the team is to be from the top to the bottom of the roster?

The host of the “Locked On Spurs” podcast, Jeff Garcia, took some time on a recent episode of his show to sit down with guest Joe Garcia of the “Alamocity Sportscast” pod to talk over Mamu’s future with the Spurs.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say.

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What can the rebuilding San Antonio Spurs learn from the Boston Celtics’ title team?

What do the Spurs have to learn from the Celtics?

It is no secret that Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens looked to the San Antonio Spurs and their legendary head coach, Gregg Popovich, for inspiration in creating the team that won the 2024 NBA Championship. Team play, sacrifice, and egalitarianism on both ends of the court on a foundation of ball movement provided the foundation.

But depth, size, athleticism, and skill development welded to a killer developmental program are also areas where the Spurs could learn from the Celtics in terms of modernizing the next contending team from San Antonio goes. What else do the Spurs have to learn from the Celtics?

The host of the “Locked On Spurs” podcast, Jeff Garcia, recently sat down with Michael Jimenez of the “Alamocity Sportscast” pod to talk over the lessons San Antonio can take from its former pupil, the Celtics, after they won the first title under the league’s new CBA.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say.

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Watch: Stephon Castle shows off pre-draft fit

The San Antonio Spurs latest draft pick showed off his draft-day outfit.

Stephon Castle is the San Antonio Spurs’ new point guard of the future. He was selected as the fourth overall pick after impressing during his maiden season with the UCONN Huskies, where he was part of Dan Hurley’s championship team. Castle will likely start his NBA career by coming off the bench for Gregg Popovich’s team.

Nevertheless, the Spurs likely have high hopes for their new point guard. He is only 19 years old and has plenty of room to develop his game. He averaged  11.1 points, 2.9 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 47.2% from the field and 26.7% from three-point range during his single season in the collegiate ranks.

Shortly after selecting Castle, the Spurs’ social media team uploaded a video to YouTube of him showcasing his stylish draft-day outfit, jewelry, and footwear.

You can watch Castle prepping for the NBA draft and showing off his fit, by clicking on the embedded video above.

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Is a major deal about to happen with the San Antonio Spurs?

If the Spurs did not plan to keep their No. 8 pick, could it have been dealt to collect assets more amenable to a blockbuster trade partner?

Is a major deal about to happen with the San Antonio Spurs? Fans of the storied ball club were elated when the team’s front office elected to take University of Kentucky point guard Rob Dillingham at No. 8 overall after the team had picked up University of Connecticut combo guard Stephon Castle at No. 4 in the draft.

But that elation was short-lived when news quickly broke of San Antonio dealing away Dillingham for future draft assets, leaving some fans confused. But if this asset play was not for a future opportunity via draft or trade, could it be to collect assets more amenable to a blockbuster trade partner?

It very well might be, as was the thinking of the folks behind the “TSR Sports” YouTube channel in a recent clip.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say about such a possibility for the Spurs.

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Rasheed Wallace is blown away by Victor Wembanyama’s potential with the Spurs

Sheed know ball like few do — and ball don’t lie.

When it comes to elite big men, former NBAer Rasheed Wallace knows a thing or two. So when he gushes with praise over the capabilities of star San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, we probably ought to listen to what Sheed has to say.

The onetime bane of referees opened up about how he sees Wemby taking over the league in an interview on fellow former NBAer Gilbert Arenas’ semi-eponymous podcast, “Gil’s Arena,” earlier this season. Sheed shares how he is blown away by the Spurs forward, and he, the other hosts, and Arenas debate just how good Wembanyama could become.

Take a look at the clip embedded below to hear what they had to say about the bright future of Wemby in San Antonio — and just how high he might one day soar in the hierarchy of the league.

After all, Sheed know ball like few do — and ball don’t lie.

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Why did the Spurs trade Rob Dillingham?

During a recent episode of the “Locked On Spurs” podcast, the hosts discussed why the San Antonio Spurs decision to trade Rob Dillingham.

On draft night, the San Antonio Spurs traded Rob Dillingham to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, the Spurs received a 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap. This move added to the Spurs’ stockpile of draft picks, allowing them to be more fluid in potential trades later on.

Nevertheless, some sections of the fanbase were perplexed by the move. After all, the Spurs are a rebuilding team, and Dillingham is a lottery pick who could develop into a reliable rotation player at the NBA level. Of course, the additional flexibility the trade provides San Antonio could be valuable in the near future.

During a recent episode of the “Locked On Spurs” podcast, the hosts discuss San Antonio’s decision to make the trade and what it means for Dillingham and the franchise moving forward. They also break down the addition of Stephon Castle with the fourth overall pick.

You can watch the full episode of the podcast by clicking on the embedded video above.

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What do we think of the San Antonio Spurs drafting UConn star Stephon Castle?

His elite athleticism and solid finishing can get him to the cup. But it will require him to unlock his jump shot to unlock his potential.

What do we think of the San Antonio Spurs drafting UConn star guard Stephon Castle with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft? A dynamic defender able to cover 1-3 with ease and occasionally larger in short encounters, Castle also has good court vision and ball handling skills.

His elite athleticism and solid finishing can get him to the cup when he needs to. But it will require him to unlock his jump shot all over the court for the former Husky champ to truly unlock his star potential for the Spurs. Is that a big risk, or something San Antonio can pull off given their record in developing prospects in the past?

The folks behind the “SSPN: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast” YouTube channel took a closer look in a recent clip.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say about San Antonio drafting Castle.

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San Antonio Spurs fans react to their team drafting UConn’s Stephon Castle

You would be surprised with how far the San Antonio Spurs fan base travels.

You would be surprised with how far the San Antonio Spurs fan base travels, occasionally even to corners one might not expect to find them. Such was the case in a recent Spurs draft watch video put together by the folks behind the “TSR Sports” YouTube channel.

Normally solely focused on San Antonio’s exploits in the league, the host and his significant other broadcast their reaction to the Spurs picking up University of Connecticut combo guard Stephon Castle with the No. 4 pick of the 2024 NBA draft. The catch? Said significant other happens to be a big fan of the Huskies, so everyone was happy with the pick.

It made for a fun moment ahead of some serious analysis of the pick for San Antonio, which looks to one day be one of the most potent defensive combos in the league.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say.

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Why did the San Antonio Spurs trade Rob Dillingham to the Minnesota Timberwolves?

Now they have turned draft assets into..draft assets?

After the San Antonio Spurs excited their fan base by taking champion University of Connecticut combo guard Stephon Castle with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft, those same fans heard league Commissioner Adam Silver call out an unexpected name.

That name would be of University of Kentucky point guard Rob Dillingham, a player connected to the Spurs but making much less sense after San Antonio’s selection of Castle earlier in the draft. Mercifully, it turned out that the Spurs were dealing Dillingham to the Minnesota Timberwolves for future draft assets the team may use to pick up an established played when the moment is right.

The folks behind the “SSPN: A San Antonio Spurs Podcast” YouTube channel reacted to the decision to trade away the No. 8 pick’s return to the T-Wolves on a recent show.

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear what they had to say.

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