Stephon Castle was named 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year and is in his second season with the San Antonio Spurs. On February 7, 2026, he made history in a 138-125 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Key Achievements
– Youngest 40-point triple-double scorer: At 21 years and 98 days old, he surpassed Oscar Robertson to become the youngest player in NBA history with a 40+ point triple-double (42 points, 12 rebounds, 12 assists).
– Rare efficiency: He shot 78.9% from the field (15-of-19), joining Wilt Chamberlain as the only players to record a 40-point triple-double with 75% or better shooting.
– Spurs franchise history: He is the second Spurs player ever to achieve a 40-point triple-double, following David Robinson.
– Fast triple-double: He reached the feat in just 31 minutes and 51 seconds, the second-quickest 40-point triple-double since 1970-71, behind only James Harden.
Would you like to know more about how this performance impacts the Spurs’ season prospects?
This historic performance is a major boost for the Spurs, who are currently 32-20 and hold the 5th seed in the Western Conference.
Key Impacts:
– Team Momentum: The win extended their current streak to 5 games, pushing them within 2 games of the 3rd seed. Castle’s leadership has helped stabilize the lineup after injuries to Dejounte Murray earlier in the season.
– Offensive Transformation: San Antonio now ranks 8th in league scoring (118.7 points per game) – up from 15th last season – with Castle averaging 22.8 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.5 assists this year, establishing himself as the team’s primary playmaker.
– Playoff Outlook: Analysts have upgraded the Spurs’ title odds from 15-1 to 8-1 post-performance, with many projecting them as a potential Western Conference Finals contender if they maintain this form.
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