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The San Antonio Minute: Stephon Castle's Fitting Connection to Tim Duncan

San Antonio rookie Stephon Castle comes to the franchise as a rookie with plenty to offer, but interestingly enough, now being a signed member of the Silver & Black isn't the only connection he's ever had with the Spurs.

Matt Guzman

Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Tim Duncan in action against the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Tim Duncan in action against the North Carolina Tar Heels. / RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
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The San Antonio Spurs are a storied franchise.

Between the five NBA championships they've brought home, the players who have made it possible and the coach who's seen it all, it's hard not to think of the past when it comes to the South Texas franchise. Stephon Castle is, fittingly, no different.

Coming from UConn, the guard showed lots of promise on the court with his strong basketball IQ and versatility. He can hold his own on defense and play multiple positions on offense, which makes him a good fit for the Spurs as they look to get back into contention.

READ MORE: Stephon Castle, With Humility, Is Ready For Rookie Season With Spurs

Interestingly enough, now being a Spur isn't the only connection Castle has with San Antonio. His dad, Stacey, also played before him and even spent a handful of seasons as the teammate of Tim Duncan at Wake Forest back in 1993. Perhaps that's where his love for the game comes from.

Or, maybe, that just means he was always meant to be a Spur.

Watch the latest episode of the The San Antonio Minute to learn more:

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Matt Guzman

MATT GUZMAN

Matt Guzman is a sports journalist and storyteller from Austin, Texas. He serves as a credentialed reporter and site manager for San Antonio Spurs On SI and a staff writer for multiple collegiate sites in the same network. In the world of professional sports, he is a firm believer that athletes are people, too, and intends to tell stories of players and teams’ true, behind-the-scenes character that otherwise would not be seen through strong narrative writing, hooking ledes and passionate words.

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