Ranking 5 burning questions by how quickly Spurs fans want them answered

The 2024–25 NBA regular season is officially underway. The Boston Celtics received their championship rings; Kenny Smith, Ernie Johnson, Shaq, and Charles Barkley rotated back and forth between criticizing players and criticizing each other, and the opening night double-header featured the Los Angeles Lakers for what feels like the 100th time in a row.

But none of those things have anything to do with San Antonio quite yet. The Spurs have high ambitions this year, and they begin their season on Thursday, October 24, against their inner-state rivals, the Dallas Mavericks. If they pull off the win, one of the guys may find themselves in a post-game interview with TNT's esteemed crew, but right now, Spurs fans have more pressing concerns.

Considering the team's 22-60 record last season, the Spurs have high expectations. A lot of things need to go right for fans to come away feeling like the Silver and Black had a successful season, and there are a few questions that are likely on the minds of a large portion of the fan base.

5. Can Castle run the show?

This question lands at the bottom of the list because Stephon Castle has time to grow into what fans hope his long-term role for this team will be. Chris Paul is there to help guide him, but that's where some of the concern comes from. Paul is 39 years old and is bound to miss games due to rest and possible injuries, which are more likely as you age.

The Spurs have Tre Jones to step up if Paul is sidelined, but that would still leave the bench unit without a playmaking point guard unless Castle were ready for the role.

Based on what he's shown in the preseason, he'll be prepared for anything. However, exhibition games can be completely different from the real thing. Until we see Castle orchestrate the offense in a regular season game against other established players, the questions will remain.