Castle is overwhelmed by the Spurs’ fan base’s support for him.
SAN ANTONIO — Before the San Antonio Spurs started their 2026 Rodeo Trip, the team gave fans at the Frost Bank Arena a 138-125 victory over in-state rival, the Dallas Mavericks, on February 7.
The Spurs were led by Stephon Castle’s historic triple-double, with 40 points, 12 assists, and 12 rebounds. While fans cheered the team to victory, there was a moment when the arena filled with chants of “Castle! Castle! Castle!” as he exited the floor.
And the sophomore guard heard the fans chanting his name.
“Yeah, I heard it. I mean, yeah, it’s a lot of love from our fans, from the city. So definitely a great feeling,” he said.
Spurs fans showered Castle with appreciation, considering his second career triple-double placed him next to Hall of Famer David Robinson as the only Spurs in franchise history with a 40-point triple-double.
Not only did he accomplish the rare feat, but he also did so in 31 minutes, shooting 78% from the field, committing just two personal fouls, making three three-pointers, and posting a massive +30 while on the floor.
“I thought he was absolutely phenomenal all night with his pace, being in attack mode and balancing all of it at the same time,” said coach Mitch Johnson.
It is no wonder fans in the arena that night chanted his name, and for him, the experience was surreal.
“Being out there really doesn’t feel real. Just still being young in my career, to have a fan base behind me like that is definitely special,” he said.
It wasn’t just fans in the stands showing their appreciation for the young guard; his teammates grabbed their towels and slammed them on him in celebration as the game clock wound down.
“It feels good because it feels as if it had been anybody else, I’d be the one hitting them with the towel,” he smiled. “That’s the luxury of always cheering on your teammates and being a great teammate. When it’s your night, they’ll cheer you.”
But cheering fans and towel-hitting teammates were not his only two prizes for his performance that night. He got to beat the victory drum in the center court for the first time this season, with fans clapping along.
“That was my first time,” Castle said. “I thought I did decent.”