San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle had a little fun when the topic turned to All-Star Weekend and the possibility of entering multiple events.
In a conversation with former NBA star Blake Griffin, Castle was asked whether he was thinking about taking part in the Slam Dunk Contest or the 3-Point Contest. His answer came with a grin.
“I don't know, maybe both,” Castle said.
Griffin pressed him to see if that was something fans could actually expect. Castle didn’t let the joke linger.
“Nah, I was just joking!” Castle replied.
It was a quick, playful moment from a player who already knows what it’s like to perform on one of the league’s biggest individual stages. Castle competed in the 2025 Slam Dunk Contest as a rookie and made it all the way to the final round before finishing second to Mac McClung, who won his third straight title.
That run gave fans a clear look at Castle’s bounce and creativity, the kind of tools that make him a natural fit for the spotlight when All-Star Weekend rolls around.
Since then, Castle has kept building his game in San Antonio. He also previously joined Victor Wembanyama in an impressive statistical feat, another sign of how his all-around value keeps growing.
For now, though, the idea of Castle showing up in both the dunk contest and the 3-point contest stays in the joke category. Spurs fans will have to keep enjoying the athleticism on the floor and wait on any double-duty plans for All-Star Weekend.
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