Stephon Castle’s Impressive Rookie Season: Stats and Performance

Stephon Castle, the rookie point guard for the San Antonio Spurs, is making a significant impact in his first NBA season. Over his last nine games, Castle has consistently scored in double digits, averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 assists, and shooting 44% from the field, 34.9% from three-point range, and 79.4% from the free throw line.

In terms of overall statistics for the 2024-2025 season, Castle is averaging 10.9 points per game, along with 2.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. He is playing an average of 26.2 minutes per game and has a field goal percentage of 39.4%, a three-point percentage of 28.1%, and a free throw percentage of 72.5%.

Defensively, Castle is standing out as one of the best perimeter defenders in his rookie class. He has shown the ability to switch seamlessly, fight through screens, and pre-switch to anticipate the opposing offense’s strategy. When Castle is on the court with Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs’ net rating improves to +9.61, with a defensive rating of 108.3, which would rank as the fifth-best defense in the NBA.

Projections for Castle suggest he will continue to be a valuable contributor, with expected averages of 14.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. His fantasy projections also highlight his defensive contributions, with an average of 1.0 steals and 0.4 blocks per game.

Castle’s versatility and commitment to his team have made him a strong candidate for the NBA Rookie of the Year award, alongside other notable rookies like Jared McCain. His ability to adapt to various roles and assignments has been praised by the Spurs’ coaching staff, including acting head coach Mitch Johnson.