Game Thread: San Antonio Spurs vs Blazers @ 8 PM CT - Summer League Game #4

[ace3g]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1812139931457782187

[Degoat]

Should be a fun game! Gonna be a challenge with Clingan patrolling the paint, Our bigs are gonna get murdered lol

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDrhVZ6bEd4

[spurraider21]

UConn guys up against each other. Sucks our roster lacks a center

[slick'81]

Lets go castle

[ace3g]

UConn guys up against each other. Sucks our roster lacks a center

We have Ibrahima Diallo, center | on the roster now.

[scott]

Bet on the Blazers to win because MGM had a first bet guarantee :lol - our team sucks

have seen quite a few Wemby jerseys here in Vegas, not going to the games though.

did bet Spurs to win the title at +15000 though. Need us to get Lauri :lol

[onechance87]

hopefully castle knocks down some 3s and pops off today.

[Mugen]

We have the worst SL roster outside of Castle tbh.

[LeBowen]

Single digit loss would be a win, tbh.

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

I’m gonna watch, but we are gonna most likely get smacked!


hopefully Castle plays well and shoots better than he has.

[heyheymymy]

looking forward to Castles first game in Vegas

[Degoat]

Wish they would start Castle, Duke, Ingram, Sidy, Diallo but I’m sure it’s the same lineup as the SAC games

[onechance87]

idk about sidy man...gotta show domething.

[Russ]

It's hot as hell here.

Hopefully get to see Terquavian Smith play in his neverending search for a home.

Can't wait to see Castle.

[John B]

Let’s go Castle! I want to hear, “the Spurs did it again.” Well, it’s the 4th pick but just the same.

[RC_Drunkford]

Spurs Summer League team is now like the main team: A bunch of scrubs losing every game by 20. I just hope Castle plays well.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/tom_orsborn/status/1812279546093441200

[ace3g]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1812278769190838493

[Russ]

I just paid $32 for a whiskey sour except she said wasn't quite sure what a whiskey sour was.

Now I believe her.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/mikecwright/status/1812287653087531257

[Mugen]

I just paid $32 for a whiskey sour except she said wasn't quite sure what a whiskey sour was.

Now I believe her.

:lol tbh

[LeBowen]

Oh ffs, it's Doris fucking Burke.

[ace3g]

https://x.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1812292934978408776

[heyheymymy]

Castles wearing devins pineapple

[ace3g]

https://x.com/BenGolliver/status/1812292120952389901

[ace3g]

Castle with the corner 3

[ace3g]

Spurs up 13-8 after Cissoko transition dunk.

[SPURt]

Cissoko doing good things

[r0drig0lac]

nice shot by castle...sweet

[onechance87]

good to see castle make a 3...gotta keep shooting em.

[Spurs Brazil]

Spurs very active on defense

[ace3g]

Castle to Sidy transition connection!!!

[ace3g]

Castle to Ward for the corner 3.

[Uriel]

Cissoko :wow

[ace3g]

Castle with the and-1 opportunity with his patent change of pace bully ball.

[Uriel]

Castle and Siddy looking great :tu

[Uriel]

Where would Castle have been picked in last year's draft? Would he have been top 5?

[LeBowen]

Love Castle's passing, it's obvious he's got point guard instincts.

[SPURt]

France has their golden generation, Tony Parker says “you’re welcome”. A lot of French talent entering the league now

[ace3g]

MIN
FG
3PT
FT
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
+/-
PTS



4
2-3
0-0
2-2
2
1
3
0
1
1
0
2
+5
6



5
1-2
0-0
0-0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
+5
2


Sidy
6
2-3
0-0
2-3
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
+14
6


Castle
6
2-4
1-2
0-0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
+14
5



4
0-1
0-1
0-0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
+2
0

[poopbox]

That left handed cross court corner 3 pass Castle made...Wemby was the only guy on our roster last year with the vision and skill to make that pass

[PhantomDashCam]

Scoot wanted no part of this game with Castle on the docket…

[baseline bum]

Stephon looking like a PG to me so far.

[Dejounte]

Insane vision by Castle

[ace3g]

https://x.com/NBA/status/1812297967723815155

[baseline bum]

Where would Castle have been picked in last year's draft? Would he have been top 5?

1-4 were set in stone. I think Detroit still picks Ausar #5 since they already had Cade running point but not sure if Orlando would have taken Black or Castle #6.

[ace3g]

Spurs up 28-18 after 1Q.

[onechance87]

we playing good d and passing good as well

[ace3g]

PLAYER
MIN
FGM
FGA
FG%
3PM
3PA
3P%
FTM
FTA
FT%
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
PTS
+/-


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1631321.pngSidy CissokoSF

07:15
2
3
66.7
0
0
0.0
2
3
66.7
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
6
16


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1631127.pngHarrison IngramPF

08:02
1
3
33.3
0
1
0.0
0
0
0.0
1
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
2
1


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1641877.pngNathan MensahC

06:12
3
4
75.0
0
0
0.0
2
2
100
2
3
5
0
1
0
0
2
8
9


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1642264.pngStephon CastleSG

06:56
2
4
50.0
1
2
50.0
0
1
0.0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
5
14


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1631123.pngJamaree BouyeaPG

08:21
1
3
33.3
0
1
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
2
3


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1641862.pngYauhen Massalski

04:45
1
1
100
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
3
3
1
0
0
1
0
2
3


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1642435.pngTyson Ward

05:40
1
2
50.0
1
2
50.0
0
0
0.0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
5


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1631495.pngDonovan Williams

06:37
0
1
0.0
0
1
0.0
2
2
100
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
7


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1642392.pngJameer Nelson Jr.

00:57
0
1
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2

[LongtimeSpursFan]

Pardon my French.

[PhantomDashCam]

Cissoko live interview
https://i.makeagif.com/media/9-14-2015/JszWkG.gif

[ace3g]

Mensah looking good today.

[AusSpur]

Doris sucks as a commentator in Summer League too.

[ace3g]

Cissoko !!!

[ace3g]

Spurs with active hands tonight on defense.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mamu, Gray and Malaki are sitting near the Spurs bench

[Mugen]

Mamu at the game sitting next to Branham. He’s coming back tbh

[CGD]

How’s Steph looking out there?

[AusSpur]

Clingan showing his offensive game extends all the way out to the lob dunk.

[Mugen]

I mean I like how aggressive Castle is with trying those jumpers. Better that than pulling a Ben Simmons tbh.

[ace3g]

Castle with the floater over Clingan.

[Uriel]

Castle hitting pull up 3’s now, shooting 50% from distance. The Blazers are closing out on him and respecting his shot.

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSaVfD7XsAAhBJe?format=jpg&name=large

[CGD]

Castle hitting pull up 3’s now, shooting 50% from distance. The Blazers are closing out on him and respecting his shot.

Excellent news

[AusSpur]

Need me a Boo Yeah jersey

[3&D_TBH]

Castle hitting pull up 3’s now, shooting 50% from distance. The Blazers are closing out on him and respecting his shot. best thing we could have hoped for because now this will enhance his ability to get downhill and use his advantages in size and strength. Just what the doctor ordered.

[ace3g]

Spurs up 51-31 at halftime.



PLAYER
MIN
FGM
FGA
FG%
3PM
3PA
3P%
FTM
FTA
FT%
OREB
DREB
REB
AST
STL
BLK
TO
PF
PTS
+/-


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1631321.pngSidy CissokoSF

15:00
3
5
60.0
0
1
0.0
2
3
66.7
0
3
3
2
1
0
3
2
8
26


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1631127.pngHarrison IngramPF

13:59
3
5
60.0
2
3
66.7
0
0
0.0
1
0
1
0
1
0
2
1
8
9


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1641877.pngNathan MensahC

10:20
4
6
66.7
0
0
0.0
4
4
100
4
5
9
0
2
0
0
2
12
17


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1642264.pngStephon CastleSG

14:11
4
10
40.0
2
5
40.0
0
1
0.0
0
1
1
3
0
0
2
1
10
18


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1631123.pngJamaree BouyeaPG

12:48
2
5
40.0
0
1
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
1
1
3
3
2
0
1
4
11


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1641862.pngYauhen Massalski

09:40
1
2
50.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
2
4
6
1
1
0
1
0
2
3


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1642435.pngTyson Ward

10:35
2
3
66.7
1
2
50.0
0
0
0.0
0
3
3
0
1
0
2
1
5
5


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1631495.pngDonovan Williams

08:06
0
1
0.0
0
1
0.0
2
2
100
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
11


https://cdn.nba.com/headshots/nba/latest/260x190/1642392.pngJameer Nelson Jr.

05:21
0
2
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0

[Dejounte]

Bouyeah > Wesley tbh

[LeBowen]

Tbh, Castle is way ahead of where I thought he'd be.
Even his shot is better than advertised. Long way to go, but he's not a nom-shooter.
Everything else looks good.

[Mugen]

Not sure if hes just trying to work on his pull up game or if it's the drop coverage but way too much settling for 3s and Jumpers from Castle. Want to see him attack the cup more in the 2nd half.

[Spurs Brazil]

Mensah with a very good half

[Mugen]

Harrison Ingram showing a pulse the last few games. Shot looks pretty good.

[SpursFan86]

Castle hitting pull up 3’s now, shooting 50% from distance. The Blazers are closing out on him and respecting his shot.

Guess you’re a glass half full guy…I watched that half and just felt like Castle’s jumper needs so much work :lol Pretty much airballed a wide open mid-range jumper from the FT line, and then had some total bricks from 3. I know he made two but some of those misses were just ugly.

[onechance87]

bouyea pretty good d

[cd98]

Minix still injured?

[Uriel]

Bouyeah > Wesley tbh
I know 3rd year players don’t typically play in summer league, but I sure wish Wesley would’ve played in this one. If anything, he would’ve benefitted from the reps.

[Degoat]

Good things happen when we push the ball, this team needs to play fast as much as possible

[picnroll]

Castle has outstanding court vision. He’s right, he’s a point guard.

[ace3g]

Castle with the transition layup!!!

[ulosturedge]

Castle plays so strong. I think we got us a good one here.

[Uriel]

Guess you’re a glass half full guy…I watched that half and just felt like Castle’s jumper needs so much work :lol Pretty much airballed a wide open mid-range jumper from the FT line, and then had some total bricks from 3. I know he made two but some of those misses were just ugly.
What do you think of his FT shooting form?

[Mugen]

My man Stephon speeds up his game for literally no one tbh, very much a CP3 pace type player :lol

[ace3g]

That Sidy behind the back dribble in transition to Bouyea!!!

[onechance87]

Bouyeah > Wesley tbh

seems that way.

[ace3g]

More bully ball from Castle.

[3&D_TBH]

Guess you’re a glass half full guy…I watched that half and just felt like Castle’s jumper needs so much work :lol Pretty much airballed a wide open mid-range jumper from the FT line, and then had some total bricks from 3. I know he made two but some of those misses were just ugly. Not bad considering it’s all just beginning for him though. I mean, I can see him getting to 35% maybe at some point. That would be good enough for me considering the rest of his skill set.

[Uriel]

Pop is still lucid for a 75-year old man, but he does sound like he's lost a step.

[r0drig0lac]

the kid seems to have 2-way star potential, you can't ask for more than that.

[AusSpur]

Are we on board with Castle playing style being a mix of Jimmy Butler and SGA?

Or is there better mix?

[3&D_TBH]

Also, I just looked it up. J Butler is a career 32.9% 3 pt shooter. Last year was the first time he ever shot above 35%. Interesting.

[SpursFan86]

Not bad considering it’s all just beginning for him though. I mean, I can see him getting to 35% maybe at some point. That would be good enough for me considering the rest of his skill set.

For sure - I’m not trying to say that I don’t think he’ll ever become a good shooter. I was more so just remarking that I didn’t leave that half going “Wow, he’s already a much better shooter than advertised!”. I think he has a lot of work to do but that was expected and doesn’t mean he can’t improve or that he won’t be a solid player in the meantime while his jumper is still developing.

His form, both on actual jumpers and from the FT line is decent enough. He does seem to sometimes be pushing the ball to the hoop but all in all you could do much worse *cough*Sochan*cough*. I don’t think the work ethic is a question so hopefully he’ll work at it and improve but I fully expect him to be a below average shooter as a rookie. Would love to be wrong.

Pretty much everything else about his game has been as good or better than advertised so overall I’ve loved what I’ve seen.

[Dejounte]

Pop was interviewed just now and said Cissoko is the type of player he’s aways dreamed of and that he will be a special player and Castle will play a lot early since he’s a quick study (paraphrasing)

[Pauleta14]

So the "journalists" had the opportunity to ask Pop questions about the short term strategy but they'd rather ask about eastern european wines...? :lol

[objective]

Pop was interviewed just now and said Cissoko is the type of player he’s aways dreamed of and that he will be a special player

wat

[J_Paco]

I know 3rd year players don’t typically play in summer league, but I sure wish Wesley would’ve played in this one. If anything, he would’ve benefitted from the reps.

Me too, especially with the fact that he'll likely only play when Paul or Jones are out.

He could see minutes at the SG, but that only happens if his outside jumper comes around.

Bouyea could have a future as a 3rd - string PG, but Wesley is younger, bigger, faster and stronger than him. Not sure the need to dog one Spur to praise another, but that is the ST way.

[Mugen]

Castle’s strength is pretty underrated tbh

[Dejounte]

35 freaking stinks. Dribbles off his foot every single time

[cutewizard]

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[ace3g]

Bouyea!!!

[cutewizard]

we need a shooter really

[cutewizard]

Pop was interviewed just now and said Cissoko is the type of player he’s aways dreamed of and that he will be a special player and Castle will play a lot early since he’s a quick study (paraphrasing)


link please

[Degoat]

Bouye may have just saved a comeback lol

[Guru of Nothing]

Boo yah!

[Dejounte]

Booyea is a steals king. I want this guy to have an opportunity in the NBA, man

[cutewizard]

the Castle is built

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-8FEgajTl8

[Uriel]

Hearing that story about how Trevino went from working at a car wash and being a ball boy to now being the head coach of the summer league team (in part because so many Spurs staffers were working in Paris) is really just a reminder of how large a role luck plays in life. Sometimes, you really just have to be in the right place at the right time.

[Dejounte]

wat

It’s not hard to see tbh. He was right. He’s got the perfect body, explosiveness, vision, etc. he said he is an excellent passer, and I agree with him.

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6F2vPAGcAw

[LeBowen]

I don't want to get too hyped, but Castle's floor is really high.
As Pop said, playing at his own pace at such young age is amazing.

[cutewizard]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Stephon rules

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1d0S79C-PdE

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSahDiXXwAAsSeN?format=jpg&name=medium

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

the Castle is built

(With bricks)

[ace3g]

Patience bully ball from Castle.

[SpursFan86]

Man it’s crazy how composed Castle plays for a 19 year-old rookie in his first few Summer League games.

[exstatic]

I don't want to get too hyped, but Castle's floor is really high.
As Pop said, playing at his own pace at such young age is amazing.

He had a really high floor as a prospect because of position versatility. What you’re seeing with the PG play and pace are glimpses of his ceiling.

[taps]

“Not a lot of guys get to play in Summer League so I got to enjoy every second.
We got our asses kicked in Sacramento.
I love to hoop.”

-Sidy Cissoko

[Russ]

Clingan looks pretty bad.

Never quite got his buz.

[ace3g]

I think Sidy just hurt his knee.

[3&D_TBH]

For sure - I’m not trying to say that I don’t think he’ll ever become a good shooter. I was more so just remarking that I didn’t leave that half going “Wow, he’s already a much better shooter than advertised!”. I think he has a lot of work to do but that was expected and doesn’t mean he can’t improve or that he won’t be a solid player in the meantime while his jumper is still developing.

His form, both on actual jumpers and from the FT line is decent enough. He does seem to sometimes be pushing the ball to the hoop but all in all you could do much worse *cough*Sochan*cough*. I don’t think the work ethic is a question so hopefully he’ll work at it and improve but I fully expect him to be a below average shooter as a rookie. Would love to be wrong.

Pretty much everything else about his game has been as good or better than advertised so overall I’ve loved what I’ve seen. Camt disagree with any of that. cheers

[exstatic]

Clingan looks pretty bad.

Never quite got his buz.

Bad environment. He needs structure around him, not SL chaos.

[Degoat]

I just wish Castle wouldn’t settle for so many jumpers but ehhh it’s summer league and the offense goes as he goes

[ace3g]

https://x.com/StorrsCentral/status/1812311291047886908

[exstatic]

I just wish Castle wouldn’t settle for so many jumpers but ehhh it’s summer league and the offense goes as he goes

Last game, posters were complaining that he was passing up jumpers.

[ace3g]

Castle is a 50/50 ball magnet.

[taps]

A little bowled over as a Spurs fan by all the unique content in this Summer League game.

[heyheymymy]

Castle with the buttmeg

[ace3g]

Dang if Castle was able to regain control of ball that went around his defender in transition...

[CGD]

https://x.com/StorrsCentral/status/1812311291047886908

Yeah, he’s starting

[J_Paco]

The offense is struggling and Portland has started knocking downs three's.

Gotta finish strong to get this W.

[exstatic]

Yeah, he’s starting

No he’s not. Not at the start of the season, anyway.

[ace3g]

Yike Castle goes down hard.

[AusSpur]

Fark Castle down hard!

[ace3g]

bumps into Ingram midair and falls on his right shoulder.

[Uriel]

Castle holding his wrist. Fuck.

[ace3g]

81-73 after transition 3 from Blazers.

[ace3g]

Castle gave everyone the thumbs up after he got up.

[poopbox]

Falling apart in the clutch just like a Gregg Popovich coached team

[Uriel]

Castle is still holding his wrist. Even though he's stayed on the court for a few minutes now.

[Degoat]

What’s a bummer 100% castle won’t be playing tomorrow lol

[Dejounte]

Fuck Castle is clearly hurt. He doesnt want to handle the ball

[Uriel]

What’s a bummer 100% castle won’t be playing tomorrow lol
If it's a severe wrist sprain, he might be out for the rest of summer league.

[ace3g]

0:26 - 4th





1
2
3
4
T


SA
28
23
22
8
81


POR
18
13
24
22
77

[3&D_TBH]

Just hope it isn’t broke. Also, is it the shooting hand? I’m not watching.

[Uriel]

Fuck Castle is clearly hurt. He doesnt want to handle the ball
That's what I was thinking too.

[rascal]

Why is Castle still in the game?

[Uriel]

Just hope it isn’t broke. Also, is it the shooting hand?
Right hand.

[J_Paco]

Why is Castle still in the game?

Cause the bench players suck. Did you watch the games in Sacramento?

[Dejounte]

They better xray that shit

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GSanDm1WIAAexF8?format=png&name=900x900

[Darkwaters]

Mensah with a double double in 14 mins?

Change his name to Mansah. Good game big man.

[Degoat]

I think he’s fine guys, he’s dabbing people up… just hope the spurs don’t shut him down or anything he’s needs these reps

[TekXX]

He doesn't seem bothered by it, he's fine.

[3&D_TBH]

Thank baby Jesus tbh lol

[Uriel]

It's kinda jarring hearing Castle speak in that interview. He looks so calm when he plays but he sounds so panicked when he talks :lol

[Dejounte]

I think he’s hiding the pain tbh. No reason he just stopped being involved on offense completely right after, especially when the game was close. Dude needs to just get it checked.

[taps]

That Castle to Wemby pocket pass is going to be something we feed on regularly.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoimHCa4_o8

[heyheymymy]

GSW plays next and you could see bpodz run over a greet cp3 on one of the full stadium shots after the spurs game

[Degoat]

I’ve shared this but I think it’s ridiculous the amount of 2nd year players not in this summer league, only players that should be exempted are Wemby and Miller. Seeing Scoot on the sidelines watching was crazy

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rTf9G6J5XI

[Mugen]

Pretty excited about Castle tbh. I think a lot of the things he does really well are really gonna shine in actual NBA games.

[dn0774]

I’ve shared this but I think it’s ridiculous the amount of 2nd year players not in this summer league, only players that should be exempted are Wemby and Miller. Seeing Scoot on the sidelines watching was crazy

Yea Scoot not playing after the season he just had is wild. You’d think getting early reps with Clingan especially would be helpful for him at the very least.

[John B]

Solid game for Castle. Pop loves his “seriousness” at a young age, never too high, never too low.

[J_Paco]

I’ve shared this but I think it’s ridiculous the amount of 2nd year players not in this summer league, only players that should be exempted are Wemby and Miller. Seeing Scoot on the sidelines watching was crazy

I agree, especially when a good soon-to-be third year player like Kessler is playing (when he shouldn't be).

The question is it player ego keeping them out, their agents or the teams feeling it isn't necessary?

[lefty20]

I’ve shared this but I think it’s ridiculous the amount of 2nd year players not in this summer league, only players that should be exempted are Wemby and Miller. Seeing Scoot on the sidelines watching was crazy

I'd add Inigo Montoya along with Miller & Wemby. No idea why Heat sent him out there either.

[taps]

I am unabashedly high on Cissoko and I am ready to let my Sidy flag fly.
:flag:

[CGD]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rTf9G6J5XI

He’s so poised. Hard to think he’s a rookie honestly

[Dejounte]

If Castle’s injury isn’t serious, then it’s quite weak of him to not demand the ball in those last few minutes. No alpha gene in his body?? Can it be learned? He’s gotta be more competitive than that.

[taps]

Damn Bouyea had 4 steals and 4 blocks. The announcers in Sacramento said his height keeps him off the pro roster, it’s too bad ‘cause I like his game.

[RC_Drunkford]

If Castle’s injury isn’t serious, then it’s quite weak of him to not demand the ball in those last few minutes. No alpha gene in his body?? Can it be learned? He’s gotta be more competitive than that.

probably still felt some pain. He was dribbling and dapping people up with his left right after. He hurt his shooting hand so I get it.

[RC_Drunkford]

Damn Bouyea had 4 steals and 4 blocks. The announcers in Sacramento said his height keeps him off the pro roster, it’s too bad ‘cause I like his game.

I haven‘t looked at the measurements, but he seems to have a good wingspan.

[taps]

Looking forward to the injury update in timvp’s game grades.

[exstatic]

That Castle to Wemby pocket pass is going to be something we feed on regularly.

I can’t wait for the inverted pick and rolls. Last year, it was 6’2” Tre jones setting the screen and cutting to receive the over the top pass. Now picture 6’6” 210 Castle setting a bone jarring pick, and moving into the lane with essentially a 4 on 3 because of the inevitable double on Wemby. Good things will happen from that set.

[BacktoBasics]

I wasn’t able to catch the game. What’s the injury.

How did castle look? I saw the stat line, but just in general how did he look?

[Russ]

Castle’s strength is pretty underrated tbh

He's like Russell Westbrook with actual skills.

[picnroll]

Whenever they cut to the sideline to Paul he was watching the game so intensely. A year of Castle tutored by Paul is going to be awesome.

[Degoat]

That POR team was pretty freaking bad but I liked how Bouyea and Mensah played. Also it’s pretty damn impressive that Castle is leading our summer league as a 19 year old.

ATL, WAS, and HOU have guys that their rooks can rely on.

[TD 21]

:lmao At this hot take, turning every little thing into a referendum, culture. Every shot Castle makes isn't time to celebrate and proclaim "I told you so, he's going to be a star!", especially when he's predictably been highly inefficient so far.


Guess you’re a glass half full guy…I watched that half and just felt like Castle’s jumper needs so much work :lol Pretty much airballed a wide open mid-range jumper from the FT line, and then had some total bricks from 3. I know he made two but some of those misses were just ugly.

This is a fanbase that has been subjected to Anderson, Murray, Samanic, Jones, Sochan, Wesley and Cissoko in the past decade, so to some anything vaguely resembling a competent looking stroke means they're practically a "laser".

[3&D_TBH]

I can’t wait for the inverted pick and rolls. Last year, it was 6’2” Tre jones setting the screen and cutting to receive the over the top pass. Now picture 6’6” 210 Castle setting a bone jarring pick, and moving into the lane with essentially a 4 on 3 because of the inevitable double on Wemby. Good things will happen from that set.
Let go tbh!

[ace3g]

https://x.com/spurs/status/1812340743622779233

[3&D_TBH]

:lmao At this hot take, turning every little thing into a referendum, culture. Every shot Castle makes isn't time to celebrate and proclaim "I told you so, he's going to be a star!", especially when he's predictably been highly inefficient so far.



This is a fanbase that has been subjected to Anderson, Murray, Samanic, Jones, Sochan, Wesley and Cissoko in the past decade, so to some anything vaguely resembling a competent looking stroke means they're practically a "laser".
Yup. I’ll admit that. But Castle’s floor is high even without becoming a ‘laser’.

[ace3g]

C9Y7zwwxB9P

[onechance87]

hopefully castle good for tommrow.See him or ingram most likely guarding rishacher

[Russ]

hopefully castle good for tommrow.See him or ingram most likely guarding rishacher

They might sit him tomorrow regardless of any injury concerns. Just the Summer League protocol.

[Degoat]

hopefully castle good for tommrow.See him or ingram most likely guarding rishacher

I have a feeling Castle rests tomorrow just on Par for how the spurs operate especially since he got banged up.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8WQTkkcOUk

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAmZd2ISO4A

[Dejounte]

:lmao At this hot take, turning every little thing into a referendum, culture. Every shot Castle makes isn't time to celebrate and proclaim "I told you so, he's going to be a star!", especially when he's predictably been highly inefficient so far.



This is a fanbase that has been subjected to Anderson, Murray, Samanic, Jones, Sochan, Wesley and Cissoko in the past decade, so to some anything vaguely resembling a competent looking stroke means they're practically a "laser".

Have players been overhyped before and amounted to nothing? Yes.

On the flip side, there are players sometimes people can spot a mile away and predict they become a star. You insist so much that since you read a few scouting reports that said he didn’t have a ceiling as a star that it must be unlikely for it to actually happen. There were several scouting reports out there that you ignored that did say he would become one, so why must it be that the few you read be the accurate ones?

Not every prospect ever has to have a label on them “THIS PLAYER WILL LIKELY BE A STAR” for people to comment on them the way they are doing with Castle. Sometimes you can see it in the way they move on the court. You separate out the fandom in watching a guy play and one with a good eye can spot the talent there. It’s not all about numbers, no wing or guard will ever become as efficient as Kawhi was.

Hypothetically if Castle was trending to become a true star in these coming years, I already know it will take you until the very last year, month, week, or day before he’s officially announced as a star by mainstream media to acknowledge that he is one. That’s what happened with Murray at least— a player who, while not really a true star in this league, reached a ceiling you never thought would happen as evidence by your numerous posts that said he didn’t have the adequate tools and there was nothing in scouting reports that indicated he would be anything close to what he eventually became. Sound familiar?

[NASpurs]

I wish my dude had another celebration in the celebration package besides that chest flex.

[Raven]

I can’t wait for the inverted pick and rolls. Last year, it was 6’2” Tre jones setting the screen and cutting to receive the over the top pass. Now picture 6’6” 210 Castle setting a bone jarring pick, and moving into the lane with essentially a 4 on 3 because of the inevitable double on Wemby. Good things will happen from that set.

sounds like a tournover tbh :lol

[JPB]

:lmao At this hot take, turning every little thing into a referendum, culture. Every shot Castle makes isn't time to celebrate and proclaim "I told you so, he's going to be a star!", especially when he's predictably been highly inefficient so far.



This is a fanbase that has been subjected to Anderson, Murray, Samanic, Jones, Sochan, Wesley and Cissoko in the past decade, so to some anything vaguely resembling a competent looking stroke means they're practically a "laser".

The overraction is always expected and cute, like parents raving at every little step or babbling their new born makes, but Castle shot 8/21. If he can't shoot, he'll never be anything else than a role player.

It was THE one red flag with him and summer league so far did nothing to attenuate that big worry. You can't be Wemby's co-star, and a star in this league, if you're not a good/great shooter. All the cuts and stuff (the base in the NBA) he can make won't change anything to that.

[RC_Drunkford]

Castle really needs to work on that freethrow line midrange jumper. He gets there so easily out of the pick and roll, just keeping his defender on his hip. If he can knock that down consistently, it will help his game a lot.

[exstatic]

Have players been overhyped before and amounted to nothing? Yes.

On the flip side, there are players sometimes people can spot a mile away and predict they become a star. You insist so much that since you read a few scouting reports that said he didn’t have a ceiling as a star that it must be unlikely for it to actually happen. There were several scouting reports out there that you ignored that did say he would become one, so why must it be that the few you read be the accurate ones?

Not every prospect ever has to have a label on them “THIS PLAYER WILL LIKELY BE A STAR” for people to comment on them the way they are doing with Castle. Sometimes you can see it in the way they move on the court. You separate out the fandom in watching a guy play and one with a good eye can spot the talent there. It’s not all about numbers, no wing or guard will ever become as efficient as Kawhi was.

Hypothetically if Castle was trending to become a true star in these coming years, I already know it will take you until the very last year, month, week, or day before he’s officially announced as a star by mainstream media to acknowledge that he is one. That’s what happened with Murray at least— a player who, while not really a true star in this league, reached a ceiling you never thought would happen as evidence by your numerous posts that said he didn’t have the adequate tools and there was nothing in scouting reports that indicated he would be anything close to what he eventually became. Sound familiar?

Hear, hear!

A lot of pundits and analysts got fooled by the fact that the #9 HS prospect went to UConn and was willing to play a role, and thought that’s all he could do. Thank God, or he never would have dropped to #4.

[Dex]

Castle really needs to work on that freethrow line midrange jumper. He gets there so easily out of the pick and roll, just keeping his defender on his hip. If he can knock that down consistently, it will help his game a lot.

Considering that's CP3's bread and butter, have to imagine he will be coaching him on that

[exstatic]

:lmao At this hot take, turning every little thing into a referendum, culture. Every shot Castle makes isn't time to celebrate and proclaim "I told you so, he's going to be a star!", especially when he's predictably been highly inefficient so far.



This is a fanbase that has been subjected to Anderson, Murray, Samanic, Jones, Sochan, Wesley and Cissoko in the past decade, so to some anything vaguely resembling a competent looking stroke means they're practically a "laser".

Nor should every miss be followed by a proclamation of mediocrity or doom.

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHtOIdUQ3PI

[itzsoweezee]

I am unabashedly high on Cissoko and I am ready to let my Sidy flag fly.
:flag:

Same. I’ve been a fan. The guy has an innate feel for the game.

[Biggems]

I wasn’t able to catch the game. What’s the injury.

How did castle look? I saw the stat line, but just in general how did he look?

About halfway through the 4th, the Spurs were on defense. Castle went up to contest a shot and Harrison Ingram accidentally undercut him. Castle fell hard on his right side. He got up and shook it off. I was worried that he might have injured his wrist, forearm, elbow, or shoulder. However, I didn't notice him favoring any those those parts of his arm as the game wound down.

[TD 21]

Have players been overhyped before and amounted to nothing? Yes.

On the flip side, there are players sometimes people can spot a mile away and predict they become a star. You insist so much that since you read a few scouting reports that said he didn’t have a ceiling as a star that it must be unlikely for it to actually happen. There were several scouting reports out there that you ignored that did say he would become one, so why must it be that the few you read be the accurate ones?

Not every prospect ever has to have a label on them “THIS PLAYER WILL LIKELY BE A STAR” for people to comment on them the way they are doing with Castle. Sometimes you can see it in the way they move on the court. You separate out the fandom in watching a guy play and one with a good eye can spot the talent there. It’s not all about numbers, no wing or guard will ever become as efficient as Kawhi was.

Hypothetically if Castle was trending to become a true star in these coming years, I already know it will take you until the very last year, month, week, or day before he’s officially announced as a star by mainstream media to acknowledge that he is one. That’s what happened with Murray at least— a player who, while not really a true star in this league, reached a ceiling you never thought would happen as evidence by your numerous posts that said he didn’t have the adequate tools and there was nothing in scouting reports that indicated he would be anything close to what he eventually became. Sound familiar?

You don't know what or how much I read/watched, you supposedly watching countless hours on every prospect off of YouTube doesn't make you an expert and resorting to this condescending, attempted bullying routine every time someone disagrees with your assessments (which consistent of how deep of a "bag" you perceive one to have) is childish.

When did I ever say I was guaranteed to be right? I said he's a high bust rate archetype and then backed it up. You've decided because he can somewhat handle, "shooting can be improved" (a vague term that is irrelevant if it's not to the extent where defenses respect it, which is rarer than many seem to realize) and he's a Spur that he's destined for stardom.

The Scumbag comment is ludicrous and Murray is a false equivalency. I always acknowledged the "catch all" metrics painted a picture of a relatively high ceiling, I just wasn't a fan because he was so flawed and still is today (mediocre IQ and efficiency on/off ball).


Nor should every miss be followed by a proclamation of mediocrity or doom.

Obviously.

[BackHome]

Man why is it all the people who wanted Willy Dilly now taking shots at my man Castle?

[exstatic]

Man why is it all the people who wanted Willy Dilly now taking shots at my man Castle?

Because people here can’t support a player without tearing down someone else.

[J_Paco]

Because people here can’t support a player without tearing down someone else.

Ding, ding, ding, ding!

And I don't want any parts of this dumb, hyperbolic (on both sides) argument.