With Victor Wembanyama ruled out for the season, the San Antonio Spurs have had to adjust fast. Rookie Stephon Castle has stepped up in a big way, showcasing his scoring, playmaking, and defensive skills alongside De’Aaron Fox. Castle recently dropped 32 points against the Thunder and is averaging 13.0 PPG, 4.1 APG, and 2.5 SPG this season.

San Antonio sits at 25-33, struggling without Wembanyama’s rim protection, but Castle’s emergence offers hope for the future. How does he fit into the rotation with Fox, Vassell, and Chris Paul? And what could his role look like when Gregg Popovich returns? We break it all down!

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