Spurs need to provide guardrails for Stephon Castle’s leap to two-way stardom

Maxwell Ogden of Air Alamo argues that the San Antonio Spurs must manage Stephon Castle's offensive workload to protect his elite defense. While Castle possesses the potential to expand into a high-volume scorer, Ogden contends the Spurs should not turn him into a heliocentric offensive engine like Luka Doncic or James Harden, as overexertion on offense could compromise his defensive impact.

Ogden highlights San Antonio's roster depth, noting the presence of De'Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and Victor Wembanyama can share the offensive load. According to Basketball Index metrics cited in the piece, Castle ranked first in the NBA in ball screen navigation and second in perimeter isolation defense during the 2025-26 season.