Stephon Castle's star-turn has the Spurs on the brink of greatness

San Antonio Spurs guard Steph Castle has steadily improved as the season has progressed, showing fans what he is truly capable of. Over his first 30 games of the season, Castle had a strong start, averaging 17.2 points and 6.8 assists but averaging 3.7 turnovers and shooting just 25.9% from 3.

However, over his last 29 games, Castle has been a different player. He's averaged a terrific 15.8 points, 7.5 assists, and just 2.5 turnovers, while shooting a strong 38.3% from three.

Simply put, he's been far better as a shooter and turning the ball over much less. Addressing those two issues in a single season is already impressive enough, and it suggests that he is only beginning to tap into his true potential.

For all of the praise that Castle has gotten this season, the caveats have always been his questionable shooting and turnover problems. Fortunately, neither is much of an issue now.

In fact, I would dare to say that he has actually been a terrific shooter over the last two months. From February 1st to now, he has connected on 38.7% of his 3.1 3-point attempts per game.

Instead of cringing every time he takes a three, he's been drilling them at a reliable rate.

Stephon Castle is fixing his flaws in real time

Most believed Castle had star potential. However, many questioned whether he could overcome his flaws. Fortunately, he has proven that he can, with him avoiding the sophomore slump by expanding his game.

Last season, he primarily played off-ball with Chris Paul and later De'Aaron Fox playing point guard. This season has been a different story, with Castle being entrusted to be the primary playmaker.

Despite the steep learning curve, Castle has excelled in playing with the ball. He's even becoming a terrific lob thrower, helping Victor Wembanyama and Luke Kornet consistently get easy baskets.

Castle's in-season improvement raises the Spurs' ceiling

Having him be able to play with and without the ball is a major development and helps make a lineup that includes Fox, Dylan Harper, and Castle much more viable. That is still a work in progress, but San Antonio has only gotten better as the season has progressed.

That is largely due to their young core's improvement. Castle has arguably been this team's second-best player this season, and him being significantly better than he was to start the year has raised the Spurs' ceiling.

It's no coincidence that the Spurs have been red-hot since February 1st. They've gone 20-2 during that span, coinciding with Castle shooting lights out from outside.

Simply put, he's taken a giant step forward in-season, and so has San Antonio, with him helping to push them higher and higher.

Overall, Castle improving as a shooter and passer while also limiting his turnovers has made a huge difference. His in-season development has been a major reason the Spurs continue to improve and could lead to a championship this season.