Victor Wembanyama has lauded his connection with teammate Stephon Castle after a recent game. Wembanyama had a game where he scored 40 or more points. Many of those baskets came from lobs while he was posted at the rim.
Wembanyama’s High Praise for Castle
During the postgame press conference, Wembanyama spoke about his connection with Stephon Castle and how their game has developed. “We’ve had a chance to spend lots of minutes on the court together and he understands me very well,” Wembanyama stated.
Wembanyama added, “And that’s not just randomly, we’re just in synch. We get along together because he as the ball handler is actively trying to get the best shot for the team. And me as the roller, try to make a shot every time he throws it up high enough — still sometimes he doesn’t throw it high enough — when he throws it up high enough it ends up in a dunk.”
Wembanyama expressed his hopes for their future together. “And it’s just the beginning, I hope to spend fifteen years as his teammate, so hopefully we see thousands of lobs.”
Castle’s Impact and Future with the Spurs
The praise from Wembanyama highlights Castle’s potential. Castle isn’t just any player.
As the reigning Rookie of the Year, the baton he took from Wembanyama, The UConn guard came in prepared for the rigors of the NBA and has developed at a rapid rate. Whether it’s because of his time with Wemby or whether this is the player Castle could have been on any team, it’s obvious the mutual respect on and off the court has forged a kinship that will shape the future of the San Antonio Spurs and define the next era of franchise.
The mutual respect between the two players could shape the Spurs’ future. It may also define the next era of the franchise.