While Victor Wembanyama rightfully commands the spotlight in San Antonio, don't overlook the historic start of his teammate, Stephon Castle. The Spurs guard has quietly entered an exclusive club in just his second NBA season.
By averaging 16 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists on 45% shooting before turning 22, Castle has joined a legendary trio. He's now in the company of Magic Johnson, who achieved the feat twice as a young superstar, LeBron James in his dominant second season, and Luka Doncic, who also did it twice in his early twenties.
While Castle's numbers sit on the lower end of that historic spectrum, simply sharing that statistical line with those all-time greats speaks volumes about his two-way potential and rapid development. He's proving to be the ideal backcourt partner for Wembanyama, providing playmaking and scoring as the Spurs, the West's No. 2 seed, head into the postseason poised to make serious noise.
