Spurs' Castle records 4th triple-double of season

Coach Mitch Johnson ensured Castle reached the milestone in win over Bucks

Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:49am

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Spurs rookie Stephon Castle recorded his fourth triple-double of the season in Saturday's win over the Bucks, with coach Mitch Johnson making sure Castle got the chance to grab the final rebound he needed to reach the milestone. Castle finished with 22 points, 10 assists, and 11 rebounds in 29 minutes of play.

Why it matters

Triple-doubles are a rare and impressive feat, showcasing a player's all-around skills and ability to impact the game in multiple ways. Castle's development into a versatile playmaker is an encouraging sign for the Spurs as they build for the future.

The details

With the Spurs comfortably ahead by 32 points in the fourth quarter, Johnson noticed Castle was one rebound shy of a triple-double. The coach quickly reinserted Castle into the game, and he grabbed the necessary rebound in just 24 seconds before being subbed out again. The coaching staff has been encouraging Castle to improve his rebounding to add another dimension to his game, and he's increased his average from 3.7 per game as a rookie to 5.1 this season.

  • Castle recorded his fourth triple-double of the 2026-27 season on March 29, 2026.

The players

Stephon Castle

A rookie guard for the San Antonio Spurs who is emerging as a versatile playmaker, averaging a near triple-double this season.

Mitch Johnson

The head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, who ensured Castle got the chance to record his fourth triple-double of the season.

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What they’re saying

“I knew I needed one more before I got subbed out, so coach put me back in there.”

— Stephon Castle, Spurs Guard

The takeaway

Castle's development into a well-rounded player capable of filling up the stat sheet is an exciting sign for the Spurs' future, as they look to build around the young guard's versatility and playmaking ability.