Stephon Castle has been one-of-one this season. Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cade Cunningham, and a handful of others felt the wrath of his defensive genius through their battles with him. He's done more than enough to establish himself as one of the most stifling guards on that end of the floor.
But his performance against the Denver Nuggets was even more of a showstopper. He posted his second career 30-plus-point triple-double, giving a firsthand look at what can happen when he fully rounds out his all-around offensive game.
A promising display of elite playmaking
Castle's seven assists per game lead the Spurs through the season, and Thursday's performance was a continuation of his speedy development as a table setter.