Stephon Castle
#5PG · San Antonio Spurs
ROY '25All-Rookie 1st Team '25
Playmaker
Height
6'6"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
21
College
UConn
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.0"
Reach
8'6.0"
Hand Size
8.75" × 8.75"
A-
B+
B
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 149 | 16.7 | 5.3 | 7.4 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 47.1% | 30.5% | 72.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 68 | 16.7 | 5.3 | 7.4 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/29 | vs POR | W 114-95 | 33 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 2-6 | +12 |
| Sun, 4/26 | @ POR | W 114-93 | 26 | 16 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$32.2M
Guaranteed
$19.6M
AAV
$9.6M/yr
Guaranteed %61%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Castle's rookie-scale contract earns an A- CVI, delivering exceptional value at just $9.6M AAV for a second-year player who already claimed Rookie of the Year honors and All-Rookie First Team recognition. His current production of 16.5 PPG, 5.1 RPG, and 7.1 APG across 60 games represents elite point guard numbers that would typically command far more than his current salary on the open market. At 21 years old, Castle sits in the sweet spot where his rookie deal provides San Antonio massive financial flexibility while his on-court impact continues developing. However, the injury concerns that have dominated recent headlines — including missed games against Dallas and Portland — introduce some risk to what should be a slam-dunk value proposition for a former ROY winner. The media narrative shift from celebrating his breakout success to focusing on availability and health updates reflects legitimate concerns about durability moving forward. With three years remaining on his deal, the Spurs have locked up a cornerstone talent at below-market rates, though the recent roster churn and injury headlines suggest this value play comes with more uncertainty than initially expected.
Performance Analysis
B
#20 of 93 Point Guards
FCA+
Stephon Castle earns a B Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level point guard putting up solid numbers for the San Antonio Spurs. This season, Stephon is putting up 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game across 149 games. Stephon's strongest area is APG at 7.4, which compares favorably to the point guard median of 4.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 47.1 (point guard median: 46.0). Among 93 NBA point guards graded this season, Stephon ranks 20th. As a ROY talent at just 21, Stephon's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the San Antonio Spurs.
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