Stephon Castle Joins Ben Simmons on Exclusive NBA List vs. Nuggets

Stephon Castle made some more NBA history Wednesday night against the Nuggets

Apr 2, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) controls the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) guards in the first quarter at Ball Arena. | Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs notched two wins in Denver against the Nuggets in a single season for the first time in a decade Wednesday night.

That wasn't the only bit history made.

Falling one assist shy of a triple-double, Stephon Castle once again showed out in the wake of a slew of injuries plaguing his team. Victor Wembanyama, De'Aaron Fox, Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson, Jeremy Sochan, and Charles Bassey were all ruled out for various reasons; Castle wasted no time picking up the slack.

Stephon Castle is the first rookie to have a game with 30+ points, a game with 15+ rebounds and a game with 14+ assists since Ben Simmons in 2017-18.
— Jordan Howenstine (@AirlessJordan) April 3, 2025

The Spurs rookie logged 15 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists in San Antonio's 113-106 road win to help it bounce back from a late collapse at home against the Orlando Magic. In doing so, he became the first rookie to record a game with at least 30 points, a game with at least 15 rebounds, and a game with at least 14 assists in the same season since Ben Simmons in 2017-18.

His performance only added to the hype surrounding his potential Rookie of the Year campaign, which, as far as his teammates are concerned, is already decided.

Stephon Castle tonight:

15 Points
15 Rebounds
9 Assists pic.twitter.com/gDnBjyUjsA
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) April 3, 2025

“Has it been a question?” Jeremy Sochan asked rhetorically. “There’s no one out there on the ladder or even in his class that should get it. I think it’s (Castle’s) for sure.”

The seven games San Antonio has left on its regular season will have to serve as proof.

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