Stephon Castle at UConn made me value elite talent that doesn’t need the system to revolve around them to succeed Players who buy in, embrace their role, and can still thrive within a high-level system ⭐️

@aburks41 Dude had ZERO ego. Was fine being 5th option until more was needed. Lock down defender and did everything else the team needed to win. One of my favorite Huskies

@aburks41 FACTS!!!

Castle was a 20 point scorer in high school, bought in to the UConn system and became one of the best defenders in college basketball, won a ring, went top 5, won Rookie of the Year, and was in the NBA Finals in year 2. He will succeed everywhere he goes!

Absolutely!!!

@spitfireyogi A rare breed these days. Winner

@spitfireyogi FACTS!!

The Spurs and UConn are ELITE basketball systems

@aphillyspecial FACTS, I know Castle is more than happy

@UConn6thBorough He is the walking definition of a winning player. Helps his team by any means. Invaluable.

@UConn6thBorough 💯💯💯

Jrue Holiday was an easy comp for him, though Jrue entered the league a more polished ball handler and decision maker. They're winning basketball players, first and foremost.

Absolutely love those 2 as a players man, franchise culture setters

Will be a better Jaylen brown in 5 years

He was obviously a monster and talented. I also think winning and making a deep run in the tournament just gets you egnoleged. I've seen guys who may not be the most skilled get drafted just because they made a deep run and people knew their names.

Tru-dat...❤️

5 is a dawwwggg