“He’ll continue to pick up things as he gets a little more seasoning,” Johnson said.
San Antonio Spurs rookie Stephon Castle scored a team-high 10 points in the fourth period in a home loss to Utah on Saturday afternoon to keep the team within striking range.
He also had one of his best outings as a Spur with a season-high 23 points, but that did not stop interim head coach Mitch Johnson from reminding everyone that Castle has a long way to go in his pro career.
“Everywhere,” said Johnson about Castle’s development. “He’s played 10 NBA games. He’s had some highs and some lows, but he’s a great kid.”
His resume may have 10 NBA games, but the 19-year-old is impressive on the court. He’s averaging 8.4 points per game, 2.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and just 1.0 turnovers.
In his last five outings, he posted an impressive 11.2 points per game, 2.8 …