he’s a year 2 guard against the best (at the very least best perimeter) defense team in the league. It is expected he makes mistakes, people are just overreacting as usual.

Reaves would just have 3-4 horrible turnovers in the first 3 minutes of the third and be relatively good for the rest of the game

He needs to figure out the simple shit faster than this.

I think he’s now had his pocket picked 3 times by Cason Wallace because he got caught up in his own bullshit about showing that he doesn’t back down. So instead of doing the smart thing and passing to someone who isn’t being pressured by the guy who lead the league in steals, Castle thought it would be cool to try crossing him over in the open court to show off. It’s now happened multiple times.

Not sure what is so hard for him to understand about “quit trying to bust Cason Wallace in open court because he will just take the ball from you”.

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As with most Forwards these days, he’s a Guard. Don’t need to look hard into it.

Downhill SF, and his shot has been improving

He’s been shooting really well since the New Year. He’s also still only 21

Since early February he’s shooting at 42 percent from 3 and in the playoffs 41 percent. He’s a very good passer too he just forces it and makes too many tight ones but his vision is great. His ball handling needs work and quick pesky defenders can bother him.

40.5% since ASB

Combo guard

Don’t get me wrong, I still rate him very highly. But Spurs gave Fox a big contract precisely because Castle will take time grow and in the meantime we will have a veteran PG.

I don’t like this mentality because you can’t take anything for granted.

You don’t know if you’re gonna be back in the conference finals again that you can just say “it’s the 2nd year” like we’re already penciled in for another trip next year.

What about that comment isn’t chill? He didn’t call him a bum jesus..

20 turnovers brother in 2 games

Is he somehow going to grow PG skills in his 3rd year? lol

You’re right but our star player is a 7’5 center and not a 6’6 PG. Ajay Mitchell exited late in the 4th stop acting like he missed as much time as Fox and Harper. Castle has to quickly evolve into a role he’s not comfortable with. I’m not sure how you can call this an excuse.

Dawg what is this about, this has nothing to do with excuses or our ball handlers

You’re one of those people who will find more success in life if you speak less

He’s making valid excuses for castle. Doesn’t seem like he’s saying spurs lost cuz of injuries. Both teams are banged up

How and when did you guys become so insufferable?

In the games that I’ve watched this season, it looks like you have a 3-man rotation with Castle being the most infrequent option (i.e. I’ve seen Fox and Harper play more frequently as primary ball handlers). To me, that makes him not the usual primary ball handler. That said, I haven’t watched every Spurs game.

He will never be a better PG than Harper so it’s a moot point to develop him as such and give him that roll.

Only 2 of these 20 turnovers happened while Harper and Fox were both out

No it’s mostly the truth lol, he asked teams not to draft him if they didn’t intend to develop him as a PG, he demanded the role.

It’s a psy-op lol

Spurs fans are shitting on him up and down this thread, it’s insane to me lol

21 year olds being the primary ball handler against the best and most aggressive defense in the league in the conference finals is not a normal situation. Not excusing his turnovers or passing woes but being young and inexperienced is a pretty damn valid reason lol

He’s playing against the best team defense in the league. Him being a second year player is a fantastic excuse for struggling against THE BEST DEFENSE IN THE LEAGUE.

he’s too out of control at times and that’s the inexperience showing. what do you not understand?

This situation just highlights the flaws in a super young contender more than Castle. If Fox was healthy we wouldn’t be having this conversation, and the Spurs have not figured out who their secondary ball handler should be. It’s becoming clear that Harper will eventually take on an alpha point guard role but you still need a few guys who are sturdy with it.

He’s a second year player… first year playing with Fox and Harper.

Oh you can’t be serious. Go to bed