That sucks. He was making me look like a genius for a bit.
Castle often tries to play hero ball a la Keldon and that is inconsistent with what he is supposed to be doing and learning as a rookie. Remember Mitch is there to win games in order to impress and insure future jobs. If a rookie is not following the script laid out for him by the coaches, he is liable to get benched, no matter how talented he might be.
I think that Castle attacking the rim is a part of the script.
Him and Keldon are the only players who can get there consistently, it's just that their end product is questionable.
Our biggest issue is that the offense often grinds to a halt because there isn't anyone who can collapse the defense.
That's not what hero ball is. Those are shots they're supposed to take.
The only player on the roster prone to hero ball is Wembanyama.
vassell definitely does, though i also wouldnt characterize castle's play as hero ball. he's in an on-ball role, and if offenses are playing off of him that bad and just daring him to score, thats what he has to do. if he's so poor at it that he's hurting the team, he should be sat and come back with/against different lineups.
Castle also had taken on the same bad habit that we see in keldon — he’ll put his head down and just force the issue trying to get to the cup, even when it’s like one on three. At least castle has an excuse in that he’s a rookie, but he can’t play that predictably. Defenses adjust pretty quick that stuff, especially when they are paying more attention to you
Castle with a good performance today.......
The way he targeted Reaves to bully down every time was nice
This lakers game was the most promising game I’ve seen from him in a while.
The question is can he perform at this level with this level of aggression each night?
He started the game horribly with missed gimmes and turnovers but man he was determined to have a good game. This kid needs to cook this season. If he masters shooting we might actually have KL2.
The kid is not shy and such a bully at 20. Agree he needs to work on his shooting but the kid is a winner, so I don’t worry. Mitch needs to keep sending him and learn from his mistakes.
He needs to be on the court with Wemby and CP3. That‘s where he’s the most effective. I agree that he should start in place of Sochan
Castle will never be KL2. KL2 is too big vompared to Castle. Our best hope is Jrue Holiday with a better offensive game.
I’m hoping he will never a big pussy like Kawhi is.
Does he have an uncle Dennis? ��Hmm. It's good to have Unc CP3 and HB for his development
https://www.nba.com/news/kia-rookie-...9-2025-edition
Oh boy... the timing of this. Castle is up to #1 at the top of the Rookie Ladder
I doubt Mitch sends him to bench again. I just don’t know about Pop when he gets back. But Pop loves players who play hard-nosed defense and that’s what Castle does. Anyway, if Castle stays at SL, he bags ROTY. Once his shooting gets consistent, he has the best 2way potential in his class
Do you guys just think that everyone who attacks the rim is playing "hero ball" because you're not used to having a team that isn't at the bottom of the league in drives?
Spurs need to address the lack of team athleticism. Need to add players with the ability to attack and finish at the rim so they aren't at the bottom of the league on drives.
Yea I don't see what people talk about with hero ball. Castle does not take many shots and is without a doubt the best slasher and rim attacker on the team. His IQ is great for his age with offensive awareness and moving without the ball which is huge for a team built for Wemby who dominate touches.
It's crazy he's arguably the best overall rookie in his class and people still are finding ways to be emo about life. Kid was an awesome pick. Glad Houston let us have him.
Meanwhile, that 3 pt shot everyone is so worried about is doing well for Reed in the g league.
So much more to the game than that. Castles overall game is impressive for a rookie.
Guys
Do you think Castle has the best hesi-step in the league?
I agree with you on Castle but let's be honest, he wouldn't play much more than Reed had he been drafted by the rockettes. They have so many options it's ridiculous
You mean better than Harden's ?
I love him but he's a rookie and the worst version of himself for now, he's the best in the league at nothing... yet
They're definitely stacked at the guard position but I don't think that's the only reason Reed isn't playing tbh.
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