Castle learned the slow step after tutelage from Mike Noyes, the Spurs assistant who is the team’s player development coach. Noyes, like Castle, was a former UConn guard and joined the Spurs in July after spending six years with the Memphis Grizzlies, most recently as player development director.

Victor Wembanyama scored 25 points and Stephon Castle added 19, including six during a late run, as the San Antonio Spurs rallied in the 4th quarter to beat the Golden State Warriors 104-94.

The San Antonio Spurs have a proud tradition of elite guards. From Tony Parker to Avery Johnson, their legacy is one of smart, dynamic playmakers who step up when it matters most. Now, Stephon Castle is looking like the next name to carry that torch.

Chris Paul has been impressed with Stephon Castle early this season with the Spurs, and the future Hall of Famer once again his praises on Thursday.

Rookie Stephon Castle delivered one of the strongest performances of his budding career, helping the San Antonio Spurs secure a 126-118 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday.

The San Antonio Spurs have seen Stephon Castle find his stride during his rookie season in which the UCONN guard is scoring the ball more to capitalize on his elite defense.