Shannon Sharpe critiques Stephon Castle's play in Spurs win over Knicks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 6:15 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Shannon Sharpe acknowledged the talent of Spurs rookie Stephon Castle following San Antonio's 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA Finals held at Madison Square Garden. While Castle contributed significantly with 23 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, Sharpe pointed out areas of concern, including turnovers and fouls, which he termed 'dumb' plays. This win reduced New York's series lead to 2-1 and highlighted Castle's potential, even as concerns about his decision-making lingered. Acknowledging the pressure of the Finals, the Spurs will need to address these mistakes to capitalize on Castle's ability moving forward.
- •Spurs beat Knicks 115-111 in Game 3 of NBA Finals.
- •Stephon Castle scored 23 points with 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
- •Shannon Sharpe praised Castle's talent but criticized his decision-making.
- •The series is now 2-1 in favor of the Knicks.
- •Castle's mistakes could affect the Spurs' performance in upcoming games.
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Shannon Sharpe calls out the ‘dumb’ plays Spurs star Stephon Castle needs to cut out of his game
"Shannon Sharpe praised Stephon Castle’s talent after the San Antonio Spurs’ Game 3 win, but he also made clear that the rookie guard still has mistakes to cut out. The Spurs needed that kind of performance at Madison Square Garden.
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