Columnist Mike Finger and Spurs beat reporters Jeff McDonald and Tom Orsborn discuss De’Aaron Fox opting for surgery, effectively ending the Spurs’ hopes to be more competitive this season and how Stephon Castle is now a lock for rookie of the year.

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