The Irregular Trebuchet of Stephon Castle

[Ice009]

Tbh my GMing has been pretty good the past 5 seasons. I had us drafting Sengun and Haliburton as well as Wemby (lol) and Sochan.

Also I haven’t really been wrong on a player since DJ. And even then, was I really wrong? Dude is immature and has no idea how to play basketball other than to look for himself.

Pretty good calls if you wanted those guys. I wasn't clued in enough those seasons. I do remember people mentioning Haliburton that draft, though. Having said that, would have have been happy to take those guys as that would likely have taken the Spurs out of the running for Victor? I don't think I would want them knowing that the Spurs were able to draft Victor instead.

This season, however, I was interested in Edey or Cody Williams at number 8 (of the guys that were left), and it's very, very early, but they're both looking like that can make it. I also would have loved to have taken Donovan Clingan if he was still on the board (Do you guys think the Spurs would have taken him if he was still there?). Tidjane Salaun, I don't/didn't know much about, but I'm guessing he was their main target at that spot. I also wonder, would the Spurs have taken Holland or Clingan if they were there at number 8?

[ambchang]

I’m not all sold on Halliburton because he’s very ball dominant to be effective on offence, but his defence will be tough to cover to make a team a true contender. Great player, can lead his team to the playoffs, or even past a couple of rounds, but not sure if he is someone you build around, and not sure if he would be an effective 2nd or 3rd banana.

Sengun I’m not sold at all tbh, not entirely sure why people are so enamoured with him. He reminds me of a new age Vucevic. Stats, maybe borderline allstar, but doesn’t give you much in wins.

Edey I’m not sold on either, his lateral movements are just so slow, wouldve been an allstar 20 years ago, if he’s just not really suited to today’s game.

I want Cody Williams but then I’m not that sold on him either, he could be the net J-Dub but could also be the Mo of the wagners. Just can’t call these things too early.

No issues with trading away dillingham, could be useful for a lot of teams, just not ours. Now or ever tbh.

Buzells I’m not sure. He could be really good or a total flameout, I just don’t know on this one.

But to get an unprotected 1st round pick and a top 1 protected swap from an 8th pick in a comparatively weak draft is a great move. I still don’t understand why people are so up in arms overt this. The spurs aren’t contending this year, they have picks up the wazoo over the next few years so there wouldn’t be a shortage of good prospects if need be to feed the pipeline. 7 years is a long time, but look at 2017, spurs, rockets, jazz, raptors and wizards were all high up the standings. Which is where the wolves are now. If the spurs get lucky they would get potentially two high picks for Rob dillingham/cody Williams/eddy/ or Buzelis. Sounds like a good deal. Of course the wolves can be like the Celtics, cavs bucks and even warriors, who would yield lower lottery picks or even picks in the 20s, but trades come with risks. So does developing young players, you can get a primo or you can get a nephew.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Please, Steph Castle. I know you are 5 years old, relatively, but we need you to become a shot-maker ASAP.

[cutewizard]

How was he in his first game?

[TheBallsbreakers]

How was he in his first game?

Very impressed.

[Guru of Nothing]

Ascending.

[onechance87]

How was he in his first game?

He played good.So obvious he should be getting more then 18 mins.

[Atl Spur]

Start #5 ; Paul does not need to.

[DAF86]

The only good thing about this abortion of a game, and if it wasn't for garbage time, the old fart would have played him 10 minutes. It's tiring being always right about the dumb Popovich will pull.

[onechance87]

Castle gotta get his floater and jumper going.It will help him get some points and break down the opponent defence.

[spursparker9]

Already looking more mature than usual rookie. He need more playing time tbh.

[DAF86]

Already looking more mature than usual rookie. He need more playing time tbh.

If we are being completely honest, he looks way more mature than Wemby out there. Tonight I found myself enjoying watching Castle play a lot more than Wemby.

[spursparker9]

There were a few passes by Castle that were bullet speed. Manuesque passes tbh

[xellos88330]

I liked what I saw from Castle. He didn't seem afraid to mix it up and bump on defense.

[DAF86]

[DAF86]

-Good, steady handles to get where he wants to.
-plays at his own pace.
-gets to the lane.
-gets to the line.
-terrific passer off the bounce.
-High IQ player.

If he develops a mid range jumper ala Tony or Dejounte, he can become an all-star level PG even without ever developing a 3pt shot. They need to give him that starting PG spot as soon as CP3 is off this team.

[tim_duncan_fan]

He makes me think of that Sixers guard Philadelphia drafted early out of Washington some years back, except when he tries to do something in the NBA it works.

You know. It's been a couple preseason games and 1 reg season outing, but Castle makes me feel like we're gonna be alright eventually. Maybe this year, maybe not, but definitely eventually.

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[chubbs]

-Good, steady handles to get where he wants to.
-plays at his own pace.
-gets to the lane.
-gets to the line.
-terrific passer off the bounce.
-High IQ player.

If he develops a mid range jumper ala Tony or Dejounte, he can become an all-star level PG even without ever developing a 3pt shot. They need to give him that starting PG spot as soon as CP3 is off this team.

[chubbs]

literally a video of him being incompetent until late in the 4th down 20

[TheBallsbreakers]

I love this kid.

[gilmor2002]

He makes me think of that Sixers guard Philadelphia drafted early out of Washington some years back, except when he tries to do something in the NBA it works.

You know. It's been a couple preseason games and 1 reg season outing, but Castle makes me feel like we're gonna be alright eventually. Maybe this year, maybe not, but definitely eventually.

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The poise he has at this young age is undeniable..

[Raven]

didn't think there was anything to write home about.. doesn't seem athletic, but decent player though

[Ice009]

didn't think there was anything to write home about.. doesn't seem athletic, but decent player though

Does Luka look super athletic? He's not an A+ athlete, but he's not terrible either.

[Raven]

Does Luka look super athletic? He's not an A+ athlete, but he's not terrible either.

how is this relevant?

[Ice009]

how is this relevant?

Because you're calling him out for not being super athletic? I think it's pretty clear.